The Game Changers:

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is here to shape the future of payments for Australia. We aim to deliver more innovation to Australia’s payments ecosystem, for the collective benefit of Australian businesses, government and consumers.​

Our solutions include Australia’s domestic debit network, real-time, data rich payments infrastructure, secure bill payments, digital identity verification, QR payments and experiences and open wallet solutions. It’s a new chapter with more possibilities.​

Life @ AP+:

We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose – to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You’ll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life.

We’re driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We’re ready to help you do it.

The Role:

We’re hiring a hybrid Governance Manager & Committee Secretary position to sit within out legal team here at AP+.

As the Governance Manager & Committee Secretary, you will serve as an influential driver and collaborator, working closely with the committee chairs and with the business to ensure that each governing committee achieves its intended objectives.

Reporting to our Head of Governance, this role will see you facilitate the effective governance of our member-facing scheme management committees.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing diverse committee meetings, strong stakeholder management skills, effective communication, and meticulous record-keeping.

Proposed Role Responsibilities are:

• Facilitate scheme management committees, ensuring they comply with scheme rules and terms of reference governing each committee.
• Manage the annual nomination process for committee members.
• Schedule and organise committee meetings.
• Collaborate with committee chairs and the Payment and Schemes and Legal team to plan decision approval pathways and document accordingly.
• Take detailed meeting minutes, track actions and decisions for follow-up, and distribute records to stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure compliance with governing documents and relevant governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Serve as the governance contact for committees, internal business teams, and external stakeholders.

Proposed Position Requirements are:

• Proven experience as a Governance Manager & Committee Secretary, ideally within the finance sector.
• Deep working knowledge of governance, committee processes, and compliance requirements.
• Polished written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

What happens next:

At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose.­ Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal.

If you’re ready to be a game changer, please submit your application & the Talent Acquisition team will endeavour to review and notify you of the outcome within the next two weeks.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.