Our storyStateCover’s purpose is to keep people safe, well and working. We are a specialised insurer providing local government entities across NSW with workers' compensation insurance solutions and are trusted as their workforce risk and wellbeing experts for their 40,000 workers.The opportunityWe're seeking candidates with strong governance expertise to support our organisational governance practices during a period of capability development and uplift. This is a part-time position offered as a maximum-term contract of up to 12 months, requiring approximately 3 days per week. Office attendance for Board meetings is required.What you’ll doIn this role, you will bring independent insight and contemporary governance thinking and guidance to our Board and Executive leadership team. You'll work with our CEO and Company Secretary to support the identification of improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of Board processes and organisational governance aligned to APRA requirements and the specialised insurance sector.You will assess StateCover's governance frameworks, attend Board and Committee meetings, review and support the development of Board papers, providing feedback and guidance as needed. A key part of the role involves mentoring to enhance governance capability as well as developing governance resources, templates and documentation, and deliver governance training.Your storyWe're looking for someone with at least 10 years senior governance experience and proven Board advisory capability. You'll have a Company Secretary or Head of Governance background, with GIA qualifications preferred. Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act, APRA prudential standards and insurance regulation is essential, along with a track record working with Boards and senior executives. Practical experience improving governance frameworks is important, and consulting or advisory experience is valued.Why us? When you join us, you’ll be joining a for purpose organisation, with access to training and development opportunities, a wide range of benefits, and accessible reward and recognition programs. Our office in Sydney’s CBD is located close to major transport hubs. We also offer hybrid working arrangements, career progression, and a chance to work with an inclusive, supportive team where you are set up to succeed. Sounds interesting? Get in touch today! We do require our employees to have permanent work rights in Australia and we will of course treat your application with the strictest confidence. We have a genuine commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome applications from all those who feel they meet the needs of the role.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Background screening including reference checks and a police check will be required. For details on how we manage your information, please see our Recruitment Notification and Consent Statement via our website.If you need assistance or accommodations to enable fair participation in our recruitment process, we invite you to contact talent@statecover.net.au for a private discussion.No recruitment agencies please.

Senior Governance Advisor

  • Bring your expertise to support our organisational governance practices
  • Provide guidance to our Board, CEO and Executive leadership team
  • Maximum-term contract for up to 12 months (part-time)

Our story

StateCover’s purpose is to keep people safe, well and working. We are a specialised insurer providing local government entities across NSW with workers' compensation insurance solutions and are trusted as their workforce risk and wellbeing experts for their 40,000 workers.

The opportunity

We're seeking candidates with strong governance expertise to support our organisational governance practices during a period of capability development and uplift. This is a part-time position offered as a maximum-term contract of up to 12 months, requiring approximately 3 days per week. Office attendance for Board meetings is required.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will bring independent insight and contemporary governance thinking and guidance to our Board and Executive leadership team. You'll work with our CEO and Company Secretary to support the identification of improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of Board processes and organisational governance aligned to APRA requirements and the specialised insurance sector.

You will assess StateCover's governance frameworks, attend Board and Committee meetings, review and support the development of Board papers, providing feedback and guidance as needed. A key part of the role involves mentoring to enhance governance capability as well as developing governance resources, templates and documentation, and deliver governance training.

Your story

We're looking for someone with at least 10 years senior governance experience and proven Board advisory capability. You'll have a Company Secretary or Head of Governance background, with GIA qualifications preferred. Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act, APRA prudential standards and insurance regulation is essential, along with a track record working with Boards and senior executives. Practical experience improving governance frameworks is important, and consulting or advisory experience is valued.

Why us? 

When you join us, you’ll be joining a for purpose organisation, with access to training and development opportunities, a wide range of benefits, and accessible reward and recognition programs. Our office in Sydney’s CBD is located close to major transport hubs. We also offer hybrid working arrangements, career progression, and a chance to work with an inclusive, supportive team where you are set up to succeed. 

Sounds interesting? 

Get in touch today! We do require our employees to have permanent work rights in Australia and we will of course treat your application with the strictest confidence. We have a genuine commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome applications from all those who feel they meet the needs of the role.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Background screening including reference checks and a police check will be required. For details on how we manage your information, please see our Recruitment Notification and Consent Statement via our website.

If you need assistance or accommodations to enable fair participation in our recruitment process, we invite you to contact talent@statecover.net.au for a private discussion.

No recruitment agencies please.