Governance Manager

The Opportunity:

Newcastle Anglican is seeking an experienced Governance Manager to provide high-quality corporate governance and secretariat support across our boards councils and committees. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer this role is critical in ensuring our governance processes are robust compliant and well-supported enabling effective decision-making across the organisation.

This is a Full Time Permanent opportunity.

Why youll love working with us:

At Newcastle Anglican we dont just offer jobs we offer purpose-driven careers. Heres what you can expect when you join our team:

Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support

Family Friendly: 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave super contributions. Smart Salary Packaging: Save on your rent mortgage or bills up to $611 per fortnight.

Education Perks: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.

Wellness Boost: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.

Mental Health Support: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program. Career Progression: Real opportunities for advancement.

Flexibility: We support flexible work arrangements.

Role & Responsibilities:

As Governance Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of governance processes statutory and regulatory obligations and governance records. You will ensure meetings are properly convened decisions are accurately recorded and governance documentation meets organisational and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing governance operations supporting the Bishop Diocesan Council and Newcastle Anglican Corporation Board

Coordinating agendas papers minutes resolutions and action tracking

Providing high-quality secretariat support to boards councils and committees

Maintaining governance calendars forward plans and meeting schedules

Supporting compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations (including ASIC and ACNC)

Maintaining corporate registers records and statutory filings

Supporting the administration and review of governance frameworks policies charters and delegations

Liaising with legal advisors auditors and regulators on governance process matters as required

About you

You are highly organised detail-oriented and confident working in complex governance environments. You bring strong written communication and minute-taking skills sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

You will have:

Tertiary qualifications in governance business law or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Demonstrated experience in corporate governance administration and secretariat functions

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking

Excellent documentation minute-taking and written communication skills

High attention to detail and strong organisational discipline

Experience in not-for-profit and/or faith-based organisations (desirable)

Familiarity with church or charitable governance structures (desirable)

Governance Institute or AICD studies (desirable)

Current drivers licence

Working with Children Check (clearance to work with children)

National Police Check (relevance of outcomes considered)

Who we are

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast. We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes four schools Anglican Care and Samaritans. Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do inspired by the way of Jesus. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications. For more information visit or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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