Organisation : Uniting Church in Australia
Location : Australia (Sydney)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Religion & Religious Groups
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 21 Mar, 2017
About the organisation
The Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) is one of the largest not for profit and religious organisations in Australia. Broadly, each state is called a Synod and has a governing council with its own boards to manage its affairs. The Synods are drawn together through a National Assembly. The Synod of NSW and the ACT is incorporated under an Act of Parliament and includes a Property Trust which effectively owns all the assets of the Synod of NSW and the ACT. The Synod of NSW and the ACT is comprised of four boards: Uniting, Uniting Mission and Education, Uniting Resources and Treasury and Investment Services.
About the role
This role leads the newly established Legal and Compliance Group for the Synod of NSW and the ACT. Key to success will be the ability of the incumbent to formulate and drive the implementation of a strategic plan and deliver effectively on the Synod’s legal and compliance goals. The role will have operational ownership of the specialist legal and compliance functions comprising Redress and Legal Child Protection, Insurance, Workplace Health and Safety and Employment and Industrial Relations. In particular the role will:
• Take ownership of the legal and compliance strategy in both the design and implementation phases, working with key stakeholders to ensure effective, measurable outcomes
• Lead a team of professional functional experts in Insurance, Risk, WHS and Employment Relations, and Legal and Redress matters to deliver organisation wide frameworks which are measurable and compliant
• Develop and manage reporting providing regular reports to the General Secretary, Executive Directors and relevant committees
To be successful in this role, you will have sound commercial experience in Legal and/or compliance having operated in a similar role. Whilst not for profit experience is desirable, of greater importance is your ability to think strategically and have a solutions orientation. You will be a strong communicator with an ability to influence stakeholders to achieve objectives as well as being an inspirational leader able to lead change. In return we offer you an exciting opportunity to truly own your role from inception. You will be in an environment where your expertise is valued and appreciated. In addition, this will be a highly visible, high profile role where you will have the support of the Executive team to deliver.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Head of Legal and Compliance via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Religion_and_Religious_Groups
