Description:
About us
The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.
About the role
The Senior Manager, Strategic Governance is responsible for leading strategic corporate planning, performance and reporting, business continuity and internal compliance assurance functions.This position will drive the evolution of the Authority's Strategic Governance and business continuity frameworks by collaborating with internal stakeholders and ensuring both proactive identification of issues and the development and implementation of solutions to achieve corporate objectives and obligations.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have a demonstrated experience leading a corporate planning, reporting and/or assurance function within a government and/or regulated environment. You don't need to be an expert in every area, but you must be an accomplished strategic leader with the ability to learn quickly, accept responsibility to prevent and/or overcome challenges to ensure delivery on objectives.
Embedded in your skill set will be an excellent ability to think strategically, solve complex problems and depth of knowledge on the development of and execution of corporate projects within regulated frameworks.Your leadership and interpersonal skills will be highly developed with a strong ability to influence and work collaboratively across multifunctional teams to achieve business outcomes.
The Authority is open to explore a range of flexible working arrangements for the successful candidate.
Why work at the Authority
- We value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including two days of work from home per week.
- You can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.
- Generous leave entitlements, along with paid study leave, paid parental leave, purchased leave and more.
- Learning and development opportunities, annual performance plans, public sector networking, along with on the job learning and development.
- Your well-being is important to us, which is why we offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as other health and well-being initiatives.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, ensuring you outline how your skills and experience align to the role and regulatory environment. Acknowledgement will be given for demonstrating an understanding of the various elements of the role, including the direction and priorities of the team and the wider Authority.
Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success.