Manager, Governance

A unique opportunity for an experienced and talented corporate governance professional to join Screen Australia in the role of Manager, Governance.

Screen Australia is the Commonwealth Government’s primary agency for supporting Australian screen projects, practitioners and businesses. We support projects of scale and ambition, distinct local stories told with strong creative voices and risk-taking content for all platforms.

The successful candidate will be engaged under the Screen Australia Act 2008

About us

Screen Australia is dedicated to supporting and shaping Australia’s screen industry. Through strategic funding and industry partnerships, we champion diverse and compelling storytelling across feature films, television, and online platforms. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and industry collaboration ensures the continued success of Australian screen content on both domestic and international stages.

About the role

The Manager, Governance will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for effective management of corporate governance, compliance, accountability and performance obligations, in line with Screen Australia’s corporate governance framework; and the ongoing evolution of governance strategy. It also provides secretariat services to the Screen Australia Board.

Further information regarding the key responsibilities for this role can be found in the full Job Profile.

About you:

• Extensive recent experience in corporate governance/legal/compliance environment, ideally in the Government sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current corporate governance frameworks, regulatory frameworks, best practice corporate governance principles and structures.
• Excellent writing and research skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise and well-presented corporate and policy documents.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organisational and project-management skills with excellent attention to detail, and experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and delivering to set deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, and ability to manage internal and external relationships with diplomacy, sensitivity, confidentiality and tact as required.

The benefits

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Australian screen content. We offer:

• Collaborative, creative and high performing organisation environment.
• The chance to contribute to the success of diverse and impactful screen projects.
• Competitive salary + 15.4% super.

At Screen Australia, we welcome and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other dimension of diversity. We recognise that a diverse workforce is essential to our success. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees to thrive and succeed.

Please note, while at Screen Australia, employees are unable to access any state or Screen Australia funding, in addition to freelancing on any Screen Australia productions.

How to apply

For further information on this position and to apply, please visit the Screen Australia website: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are/jobs-with-screen-australia

Applications must be received by Sunday, 28 June 2026.