• Set and drive the strategic direction for ARNECC (5 – 10 year strategy)

• Oversee the delivery of strategic and operational priorities to provide an effective, nationally-consistent regulatory framework, including efficiently managing resources to assist State and Territory-based Registrars to successfully oversee the electronic Conveyancing industry

• Lead organisational and operational change, enabling ARNECC to be a more efficient and effective body

• Represent ARNECC to Commonwealth and other agencies (alongside Chair) to advocate for policy outcomes that benefit the industry 

• Be a key liaison point for Electronic Lodgement Network Operators and national stakeholder groups

• Act as a leader, inspiring and motivating ARNECC members and the centralised team, communicating ARNECC’s vision and values to internal and external stakeholders

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external)

• Identify, monitor, and manage risks to ARNECC’s operations and performance

• Accountable for ARNECC’s overall performance and financial status, and for ensuring all matters are progressed in a timely manner    

• Undertake further activities as required by ARNECC Members

General

• Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and values

• Undertake all required training and education applicable to the role

• Take reasonable care for own health, safety, and wellbeing and adhere to and promote the objectives under the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policy

• Implement risk control measures and report new and emerging workplace hazards, risks and incidents that have caused, or are likely to result in injury, harm, and damage

• Actively participate in workplace consultations, incident investigations, rehabilitation and return to work processes, and subsequent corrective and preventative actions

• Comply with and uphold all information security standards, controls, and practices applicable to the role

• Safeguard relevant information assets, whether in digital, physical, or any other form, along with all the accompanying applications and devices

• Other duties as directed and required

• ARNECC Members, being the Land Titles Registrars and Registrar Generals of each State and Territory

• Centralised ARNECC Team (Executive Officer, Support Officer)

• Industry Stakeholders, including Electronic Network Lodgment Operators and National Peak eConveyancing Bodies, including the Law Council of Australia, the Australian Institute of Conveyancers, and the Australian Banking Association

• Federal Agencies, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Australian Payments Network, the ACCC, Treasury

• State and Territory Ministers, Governments, and Government Departments

Qualification Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, including business, legal and/or finance

Essential Capabilities

• Proven experience in strategy development and execution

• Extensive experience in executive management and leadership roles

• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and environments

• Understanding of organisational structures, processes and practices, and experience at leading and driving organisational and operational change to deliver improved effectiveness

• Proven ability to innovate and solve complex problems

• Ability to make sound, timely decisions and communicate complex matters simply and effectively

• Highly effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

• A high level of tact and diplomacy

Preferred Capabilities

• Regulatory / Government experience beneficial

• Knowledge of ARNECC regulatory environment beneficial