Council Governance Advisor

Full time permanent 37.5hrs per week

• Australias leader in exercise and sports science
• Great work/life balance with flexibility and WFH
• Work with team members passionate about what they do

Join us to support Aussies to live move and stay active

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the nations leading voice on exercise and sports science. We govern and represent approximately 10000 degree-qualified accredited exercise professionals who support Australians to reach their health and performance goals.

At ESSA youll join a team dedicated to supporting our members and the communities they serve. Together youll have the opportunity to demonstrate your passion and expertise to make a positive impact on the work of accredited exercise professionals.

What were looking for:

Council/Committee/Working Group Operations

• Manage and coordinate ESSAs regulatory councils committees and working groups including:

1. Accreditation Council
2. Standards Council
3. Course Accreditation Committee
4. Ethics & Integrity Council

• Strengthen governance structures and frameworks for all decision-making bodies within ESSA ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to best practices.
• Lead initiatives to streamline decision-making processes and improve efficiency across councils and committees.

Regulations Governance

• Provide high-level executive support to the Regulations Manager and timely documents to the Regulations Manager and Council ensuring alignment with governance frameworks.
• Align governance activities with ESSAs strategic objectives providing guidance on ethical considerations compliance and decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations by managing governance- related risks and implementing solutions to mitigate them.
• Prepare governance reports manage board and council documentation and provide expert guidance on best governance practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Oversee the coordination of Accreditation Standards and Ethics and Integrity Councils and their committees/working group meetings.
• Develop maintain and foster effective networks relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to support regulations governance objectives.
• Enhance member trust through transparent and accountable governance practices fostering confidence in ESSAs leadership and decision-making.

Your competitive edge will include:

• Ability to think and act strategically
• Knowledge of governance and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of quality assurance and risk management systems
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and consult with key stakeholders

The perks

• Bonus birthday and Christmas leave
• Flexible hybrid working with two days WFH
• Access to member discounts and a generous wellbeing allowance
• Fresh fruit delivered weekly
• Free onsite parking

People are at the heart of what we do and were proud to celebrate diversity of thought background and experience. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply.

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