Governance & Policy Officer – Sydney

JMC Academy is Australia’s leading private college in the Creative Industries, with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane delivering Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications across a range of creative disciplines. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative environment that empowers students to achieve their goals and pursue their passions.

The Governance & Policy Officer plays a critical role in supporting JMC Academy's governance framework across both academic and corporate operations. Working as part of the Governance, Risk & Compliance Team, you will provide governance and policy support across the organisation, ensuring JMC's governance processes, committee operations, policy framework and regulatory obligations are effectively managed and maintained. You will provide secretariat support to the Academic Board, Risk & Audit Committee and associated subcommittees, manage the institutional policy framework, maintain governance records and support JMC's regulatory compliance obligations. This role also contributes to regulatory submissions, governance reporting and responses to external regulatory bodies.

What's Involved?

• Provide full secretariat support to the Academic Board, Risk & Audit Committee and their subcommittees.
• Prepare agendas, collate papers, coordinate meeting documentation and draft minutes.
• Maintain committee records, action registers, terms of reference, delegations and governance documentation.
• Manage the institutional policy framework, including policy development, reviews, approvals, publication and communication.
• Maintain the policy register, governance registers and key corporate governance instruments.
• Provide guidance and advice to staff on governance processes, policy requirements and approval pathways.
• Review policies and governance documents to ensure alignment with legislation, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support responses to National Student Ombudsman matters, regulatory enquiries and external review processes.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions, registration and accreditation activities.
• Monitor regulatory change and support implementation of governance and policy updates across the organisation.
• Support governance training, committee inductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to strengthen governance practices, policy compliance and institutional accountability.

Are You Who We're Looking For?

You will know this role is for you if you:

• Have experience in governance, committee support, policy administration or compliance within a regulated environment.
• Have a working knowledge of higher education legislation, standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Can interpret legislation, regulations and standards and apply them in a practical organisational context.
• Demonstrate excellent minute-taking, document drafting and written communication skills.
• Have strong attention to detail and can manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Possess highly developed organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Are comfortable working with confidential information and sensitive matters.
• Can prepare professional documentation suitable for executive, governance and board-level audiences.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, discretion and professionalism.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hold a qualification in Law, Governance, Business, Public Policy, Education or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate a clear alignment with JMC Academy's purpose, vision and values.

Why Join JMC Academy?

At JMC Academy, you'll join a collaborative and high-performing team committed to supporting quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to governance and decision-making at an institution-wide level.
• Work closely with senior leaders and key governance committees.
• Develop expertise in higher education regulation and governance.
• Support meaningful organisational improvement initiatives.
• Build your experience across governance, policy and compliance functions.
• Be part of an organisation committed to excellence in education and student success.

The Practical Bits

• BASE: Sydney preferred; Melbourne or Brisbane considered
• TEAM: Governance, Risk & Compliance
• REPORTS TO: Head of Regulatory Governance & Quality Assurance
• TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
• SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

What to Send

Please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and demonstrating your experience against the key requirements outlined in this advertisement.

For any questions regarding the role, please contact Jami Chowdhury at **********@jmc.edu.au.