CareerPlan

Manager Governance, Legal and Corporate Services

Far West & North Central NSW, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Provide strategic and operational leadership for governance, legal administration, compliance, policy, and corporate services functions to support the Board, Board Committees, and Executive.

Role type

Manager, Governance, Legal and Corporate Services

Builds

Governance frameworks, internal controls, organizational processes, and compliance reporting for a research and development corporation.

Domain

Agriculture (Cotton) + Corporate Governance & Legal

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Company secretarial management, contract review and negotiation, policy management, compliance reporting, risk documentation, HR coordination, stakeholder liaison

Preferred skills

Experience in research development corporations, statutory authorities, or government-funded organizations

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve governance, compliance, and risk frameworks; Act as Company Secretary for statutory compliance and governance calendars; Coordinate Board and Committee meetings including agendas, minutes, and resolutions; Review and draft commercial agreements and contract templates; Manage policies, delegations, risk registers, and audit responses; Support HR administration including recruitment, onboarding, and workplace matters

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC