Governance Officer
Governance Officer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
- Join the university of opportunity where creativity is nurtured and encouraged
- Be part of the Academic Quality and Standards Team a high performing and talented team of professionals
- The position is currently c-located at the Sunshine Campus and Footscray Park Campus.
About Us:
At Victoria University our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drivers embedded in ourStrategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well finish of the drivers Thriving place to Study and Work will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.
Academic Quality and Standards (AQS provides advice and support to Colleges and organisational areas of the University across a number of policy and procedural settings which relate to the Higher Education Standards Framework and the regulatory environment which applies to Vocational Education and Training. AQS has a wide role in the learning and teaching environment at VUplaying a significant role in academic governance through policy development monitoring and direct reporting to the Academic Board
About the Role:
The overall purpose of the Governance Officer is to support the Senior Coordinator Governance in the course governance processes within Victoria University TAFE. The role ensures that training products are registered internally and externally following governance and quality procedures. The role involves working with university systems and contributes to the review and improvement of those systems. You will liaise with internal stakeholders and contribute your expertise to support Victoria University TAFE.
This is a full time position at a HEP 6 $88691 - $96001 classification plus 17% superannuation working 36.75 hours per week in a continuing role.
An example of your responsibilities or duties you may perform will include:
- Maintain currency with updates and new releases of training packages and other VET training products
- Provide executive administrative support to Victoria University TAFE course governance committees and act as a contact point for the Courses Committee of the Academic Board
- Provide factual and accurate information to internal and external stakeholders
About You:
- A deep commitment to improving the outcomes and experience of TAFE students.
- Ability to research and present information to assist with decision making
- A working knowledge of compliance and quality obligations in the VET/TAFE space.
- A capacity to innovate and to make a difference and to enjoy problem solving
- Contribute to building the capabilities of others through authentic engagement
- Utilise both interpersonal skills and systems-based solutions for continuous improvement
- Draw on and build upon current administrative expertise and transfer skills
What We Offer:
For information on our employee benefits flexible working discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit to Apply:
To view a copy of the position description please click: Position Description - Governance Officer
Your application must include:
- A cover letter
- Your curriculum vitae/resume
- Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description
- Evidence of applicable qualifications licences and registrations
Application Closing Date: Sunday the 6th of July 2025 (11:59pm AEST)
Who Do You Contact
For further information relating to the position please contact Director of Academic Quality and Standards Deborah Tyler at
What We Offer:
For information on our employee benefits flexible working discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit to Apply:
To view a copy of the position description please click here: Position Description - Governance Officer
Your application must include:
- A cover letter
- Your curriculum vitae/resume
- Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description
- Evidence of applicable qualifications licences and registrations
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility in all that we do to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU:
The University encourages applications from women gender diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in thisfield. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated person in this advert to discuss their needs.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
