About the OpportunityLead governance, compliance and risk management activities across Australian Industry Group, ensuring the organisation meets its legal, regulatory and corporate obligations across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

Reporting to the Chief Finance & Commercial Officer and working closely with the General Counsel, you will support the delivery of strong governance, compliance and risk management practices across the organisation. In partnership with the Chief Finance & Commercial Officer in their capacity as Company Secretary, you will coordinate Board and Committee governance processes, oversee corporate compliance obligations, statutory reporting, insurance programs and enterprise risk management activities.

You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and maintain strong relationships with directors, regulators, auditors, insurers and external stakeholders to support sound governance and organisational compliance.

Whilst the reality of each day will be different, you can expect to be accountable for:• Lead governance activities for the Board and Board Committees, including agendas, board papers, minutes, action tracking and governance records.

- Manage organisation-wide compliance obligations, regulatory reporting, corporate records, licences, registrations and insurance programs.
- Oversee and continuously improve governance, compliance and enterprise risk management frameworks, including risk reporting and mitigation activities.
- Build trusted relationships with Directors, senior leaders, regulators and external stakeholders, providing expert governance, compliance and risk advice.|
- Champion a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with Australian Industry Group's values and commitment to continuous improvement.

To best succeed in this role you will have;• Demonstrated experience in a Governance, Compliance, Company Secretariat, Risk & Compliance or Corporate Governance role.

- Strong experience supporting Boards and Committees, including governance administration, board papers, minutes and action tracking.




- Sound knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, risk management and regulatory obligations, including ASIC compliance.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, compliance requirements and stakeholders across a complex organisation.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and professional, with strong integrity and discretion.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

We offer you:• Flexible working arrangements to suit your circumstances

- A collaborative work environment with talented people who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our members and clients.
- Professional development opportunities, including access to Australian Industry Group’s short courses.
- Great leave policies, including purchase leave, 10 weeks paid parental leave, an additional 5 days of annual leave if you use your yearly annual leave entitlements, and the ability to switch a public holiday to a day you prefer to take leave.
- A wide range of employee benefits including free annual health initiatives, salary sacrificing options, including novated lease.
- A genuine sense of belonging and individual achievement, where we will embrace your unique strengths and skills.

How to ApplyIf you believe you have the passion and skills to succeed in this role, please submit your application including a cover letter and your resume by clicking Apply Now.

About Australian Industry GroupAustralian Industry Group is a peak national employer organisation representing traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors. We have been acting on behalf of businesses across Australia for over 150 years.





We offer our membership solid advocacy and an effective voice at all levels of government underpinned by our respected position of policy leadership and political non-partisanship. Our members operate across a wide cross-section of the Australian economy and are linked to the broader economy through national and international supply chains.

Our purpose is to empower industry success for a better Australia.

For more information about Australian Industry Group go to www.australianindustrygroup.com.au.

Australian Industry Group is strongly committed to gender equality and an inclusive workplace. We are committed to taking actions that enable our people to experience a safe and inclusive environment at all levels and in all areas of Australian Industry Group. We partner with Circle In, Telus Health EAP and Supply Nation to provide additional support, so our people can thrive in the workplace.

We welcome unique ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds and we respect and value these differences.

We value the knowledge and insights Australia’s First Nation’s community bring to our workplace and our members.

We understand that the best candidate may not tick all the boxes, so please consider applying for this role even if you have the experience and capabilities for only a portion of the role.

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📌 Compliance & Governance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Industry Group
📍 Melbourne