Senior Adviser - Governance

Job No.: 687118

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: HEW 8 plus 17% super

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Shape Governance Excellence at Monash University

Join us as a Senior Adviser - Governance and play a pivotal role in supporting the highest decision-making bodies of Monash, a modern, global, research-intensive University delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific. This is your opportunity to influence outcomes through best-practice governance, and work at the heart of Monash’s leadership.

As a trusted liaison between Council committees, senior management, and other Monash colleagues, you’ll deliver end-to-end governance services that uphold integrity, ensure compliance, and promote efficiency. From managing approval pathways to providing authoritative advice on governance frameworks, your expertise will help to drive continuous improvement and contribute to governance capability across the University.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and coordinate governance activities for Council committees with efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and oversee governance calendars and reporting schedules aligned with statutory obligations.
• Provide strategic advice on governance frameworks, policies, and compliance.
• Champion digital governance platforms and optimise processes for enhanced effectiveness and efficiency.
• Prepare high-quality reports and briefings for senior leadership, synthesising complex information into actionable insights.

What we’re looking for:

• Postgraduate qualifications or extensive experience in governance within a complex environment.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and relationship management skills.
• The proven ability to hold information in confidence and handle sensitive matters with discretion and professional judgment.  
• Advanced digital literacy and experience with governance software tools.

If you’re ready to make an impact in a role that combines strategic thinking, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement, apply now and help to shape the future of governance at Monash University

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Sheridan Verwey, Position, +61 3 9905 5049 or Sheridan.Verwey@monash.edu 

Position Description: Senior Adviser - Governance

Applications Close: Sunday 7 December 2025, 11:55pm AEST