Corporate Governance Advisor (Affirmative Measure - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employment)

This position is ideal for a motivated and adaptable professional who enjoys working with people, coordinating activities and contributing to organisational success. The role provides a unique opportunity to develop a broad understanding of how a national cultural institution operates within the Australian Government environment. You will gain exposure to governance, planning, policy, risk, reporting, assurance, Council and Committee processes, and the delivery of whole-of-agency priorities, including the National Gallery’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

Sitting within the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio, the Governance team is responsible for Council secretariat, First Nations engagement, risk management, and organisational performance and reporting, among other functions. It is a dynamic team with a diverse and engaging range of work that connects with every part of the business.

As Corporate Governance Advisor, you will be a corporate governance generalist who coordinates governance processes, supports senior decision-makers and helps connect people, information and accountability frameworks across the National Gallery. You will work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to support effective governance, organisational performance and continuous improvement.

You will build highly transferable skills in stakeholder engagement, written communication, coordination, problem solving, briefing, records management and project support while working with senior management, Council and Committee members, and external governance specialists.

The Governance team is known and respected for its professionalism, practical approach, attention to detail and commitment to supporting the National Gallery’s success. This ongoing role offers the opportunity to grow your career by developing broad organisational knowledge and a strong foundation in public sector governance.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. This initiative helps to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed in the National Gallery, to better reflect the diversity of the Australian community.

In accordance with the APS 6 work level standards, you will:

• Coordinate and support corporate governance activities across the National Gallery, working collaboratively with stakeholders to support effective decision-making, organisational performance and the delivery of governance priorities.
• Provide governance support to Council, Committees and advisory groups, including coordination of meetings, travel arrangements, stakeholder engagement and associated governance processes including coordination of internal audit activities and recommendation tracking.
• Develop and maintain corporate governance systems, processes and reporting, including the preparation of briefings, reports, tracking registers, correspondence, records, templates, coordination of Senate Estimates briefings and responses, and other governance documentation.
• Coordinate and support the implementation of the National Gallery's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), working collaboratively with stakeholders to monitor progress, support reporting and contribute to the National Gallery's reconciliation commitments.
• Provide practical corporate governance advice and contribute to continuous improvement, supporting stakeholders across the organisation and helping to strengthen governance capability, systems and services.

Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the National Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen. 

Police Check – to be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.

Affirmative Measure – This vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role please go to the National Gallery's Careers portal.

You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the information above. 

In your statement response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the information above. Try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

An order of merit or merit pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 18 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.

The National Gallery is one of Australia’s leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.