Description:
Holmesglen Institute is a leading provider of vocational and higher education in Victoria, with over 40 years of experience and 140,000 graduates. As one of the largest government-owned TAFEs, we offer 600+ courses across multiple campuses, including Chadstone, Moorabbin, Glen Waverley, Eildon, and Melbourne's CBD. Our hands-on learning approach is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry partnerships, ensuring students gain the skills needed for successful careers. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both staff and students to grow, innovate, and make a positive community impact.
The Opportunity:
Full-Time | Contract of employment for a period of 12 months
PW8 $104,883 - $114,252 per annum pro rata + 12% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Chadstone Campus – onsite parking with close proximity to public transport
The Corporate Governance, Risk and Strategy function at Holmesglen plays a vital role in ensuring the Institute upholds transparency, maintains accountability, and meets its compliance obligations. This team provides secretariat support to the Board and its committees, facilitating a strong corporate governance culture. The department is responsible for maintaining and updating the organisation’s policies and procedures, ensuring that its policy and procedure architecture is current, accessible, and aligned with best practices. This team also includes specialist resources supporting enterprise risk management and records management.
The Policy and Governance Manager is responsible for the development, maintenance and review of policy, procedure and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements and achievement of strategic and business objectives in consultation with compliance obligation owners. The position ensures the integrity of the organisation’s governance framework and plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and effective work and learning environment for all employees and learners.
As a Policy and Governance Manager, you will:
Provide expert advice to compliance owners to ensure governance systems effectively respond to legal and regulatory obligations, control compliance risks and support efficient operations.
Lead the development of strategies, policies, procedures and supporting documentation with strong stakeholder engagement.
Report on compliance performance and implement strategies to address risks and improve effectiveness.
Enhance our governance framework and policy architecture to align with strategic objectives and support enterprise-wide integration.
Provide leadership and support to build organisational capability and embed risk and compliance practices across business units.
To be successful, you’ll have:
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex legislative and regulatory requirements and translate them into effective policy and business processes.
Proven ability to develop, manage, and maintain governance systems and documentation - particularly policy and procedure architecture - with advanced corporate writing skills.
Strong analytical, risk-focused approach to problem-solving, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational demands to enhance organisational effectiveness.
High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing capability, with a focus on building productive relationships across government, community, industry and internal teams.
Recognised as accountable, collaborative and adaptable, with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in governance and compliance practices.
Hold postgraduate qualifications in management, leadership or business; specialist qualifications in governance and risk will be highly regarded.
WWCC and Police Check: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check, and a valid Police Check within the last 12 months.
Our commitment to you:
At Holmesglen Institute, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and flexible workplace where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We’ve implemented strong systems and ongoing support to ensure our staff can work and deliver in a safe and adaptable environment. Our team benefits from a range of wellbeing initiatives, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional and career development. We also offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter with responses to the Key Selection Criteria. We commit to respond to every applicant.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Fleur Goulding, Executive Officer – Corporate Governance, Risk and Strategy on **************@holmesglen.edu.au
For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.
Applications for this position close on 11:59 pm Tuesday 22nd July 2025.
If you require specific support to apply for this position or have any application queries, please contact the People Experience Department at *******@holmesglen.edu.au or on 03 9564 1*** and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.