Manager Corporate Governance

A newly created role with responsibility for managing a wide variety of corporate governance requirements at The Kids Research Institute Australia

Are you looking to make a real difference and have a passion for ensuring good corporate governance?

The new role of Manager Corporate Governance will be responsible for managing a wide variety of corporate governance requirements at The Kids Research Institute Australia. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Governance and Strategy; Company Secretary, the role will also help to support the Board and ensure broader corporate governance requirements are in place and well-managed.

The ideal candidate will have:

post graduate qualifications in corporate governance and a sound knowledge of good corporate governance principles;
excellent organisational and time management skills;
excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills;
demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex problems;
knowledge and experience with managing governance frameworks such as risk, policy and compliance;
demonstrated experience with high level secretariat and reporting at Board level (or equivalent);
experience with policy development and managing a variety of projects;
exposure to strategic planning within large organisations.

How to Apply:

Applicants should read the Job Description here for more details.

Submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria to applications@telethonkids.org.au
Please quote the full position title in the subject heading of your email application.

For further information about this position please contact Kristy Le May via email or via mobile 0438 022 454.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 19 January, 2018

About The Kids Research Institute Australia

The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.

2018 saw The Kids Research Institute Australia move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.