Deputy General Counsel and University Secretary

About the Role 
We are seeking a suitably qualified Deputy General Counsel and University Secretary to join us in our Governance & Assurance Unit. 

This senior position will support the General Counsel and the University Secretary and be responsible for managing University-wide legal services, attending and supporting the work of University Council Committees, and providing legal, governance and secretarial support and services to the University’s controlled entities.

As the Deputy General Counsel and University Secretary, you will build and maintain organisational knowledge of the University’s strategic interests, major assets and enterprise risks, including key collaborations and ventures, associated entities, landholdings and major projects. 

In this integral role, you will deliver high quality, responsive legal advice and governance services, ensuring compliance, facilitating the management of risk, building relationships and supporting the strategic direction of the University. You will also possess the ability to provide fit for purpose pragmatic solutions to complex legal and governance issues relevant to a University context.

 

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Significant experience gained in reputable private legal practice or in-house including corporate and commercial work.
• Ability to maintain appropriate relationships with government, regulatory authorities, stakeholders and other parties having dealings with the University.
• Understanding of the corporate governance requirements of corporations and public bodies.
• Ability to work without supervision or direction, to show initiative, to manage uncertainty and to anticipate and meet the needs of the Senior Executives.

Qualifications
Authorised to engage in legal practice as a corporate legal practitioner in Victoria.

 
About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

•          Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience

•          Every Swinburne graduate gets a job

•          Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution

•          Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.


To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.  

For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click 'apply' or click onto it at the bottom of the advert.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au  

Applications Close: 5pm, Monday 25th July 2022

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

 
Diversity and Inclusion
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at inclusion@swin.edu.au

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

 
Vaccination Requirements 
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.  

We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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