Manager, Board Secretariat 

Level: ARPC EL1

The purpose of this role is to support:

• the effective implementation and delivery of Board Secretariat practices which support ARPC to meet its statutory and legal obligations, and
• coordination of legal services across all ARPC functions.

Key responsibility

Role model ARPC’s Values and Code of Conduct and capabilities set out in ARPC’s Capability Framework.

Board Governance

• Coordinate Board and Committee activities (meetings, agendas, papers) reflecting ARPC’s activities, and member expectations.
• Monitor Board and Committee adherence to policy and procedures to meet obligations under applicable legislation including the PGPA Act.
• Review and monitor the business at Board and Committee meetings to ensure activities are actioned as required following meetings.
• Organise and assist facilitate the induction and professional development of Board members.
• Facilitate ongoing communication between ARPC and Board members.
• Contribute to and coordinate the timely provision of complete, concise, and accurate Board and Committee papers that assist members in making decisions.
• Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of secretariat and Board related policies, procedures, and processes, and the broader function.
• Review and ensure accurate reporting in the governance sections of ARPC’s annual report and Corporate Plan.

Legal services

• Coordinate the appropriate management of ARPC’s legal risks including:
  • the provision of accurate and timely legal advice to executives on a variety of legal topics from external legal advisors,
  • provide legal related input to data governance frameworks and assessments,
  • the development and implementation of processes and procedures for the efficient provision of legal services to ARPC and monitor compliance,
  • liaising with internal and external advisors relating to Public Interest Disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 and Freedom of Information Act 1982.

Other

• Provide assistance and participate in ARPC Corporate projects as and when opportunities arise.

Contact: [email protected]