General Counsel & University Secretary
Job Description
Flinders University is a truly global and multicultural university with a bold vision. It continues to make remarkable progress towards it’s 2025 vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.
An opportunity has arisen for a proven professional to take on the role of General Counsel & University Secretary. Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor and working closely with the Chancellor and University Council, as part of the University Executive Leadership Team, this important role will lead the Legal, Risk and Governance functions for the University. The appointee will manage a dedicated team of experienced professionals and provide strategic advice on policy, compliance, contractual, internal audit and risk matters, enhancing the governance framework and contributing to best practice and sound commercial decision making across the University.
Applications are encouraged from appropriately qualified and accomplished legal executives with experience in a comparable role ideally within a highly regulated sector. Company Secretary experience in a large or ASX listed entity will be highly regarded.
Commercial and political acumen, strong communication and negotiation capabilities and finely tuned interpersonal skills will be absolutely essential for success in the role. Exposure to international business and complex commercial contracts will also be a distinct advantage. University experience is not a prerequisite.
This is one of the best executive opportunities of its type in the SA marketplace and will suit an astute professional, keen to join and add value to an important entity and sector which underpins the future of this great State.
Please visit henderconsulting.com.au to apply and for a job and person specification. For further information on Flinders University, please visit flinders.edu.au
Applications, including a cover letter and CV, should be addressed to Bernie Dyer and Andrew Reed at Hender Consulting.
For a confidential discussion, please call Hender Consulting on (08) 8100 8827.
