This is a purpose-driven, government-owned organisation that plays a key role in Queensland’s financial and economic landscape. It delivers strategic financial and risk management solutions to support public sector outcomes, working closely with agencies to drive impact across the state.

They are seeking an experienced governance professional to step into a high-impact Principal - Governance Officer role. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, purpose-led organisation at the centre of Queensland’s financial strategy.

The Role

As the Principal – Governance Offcier, you will play a critical role in supporting the Board and Executive Committees by delivering expert-level governance and secretariat services. This is a dynamic, hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments, and who brings sound judgement, strong technical writing skills, and deep governance expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate aspects of Board and committee meeting logistics including agendas, minutes, papers, and follow-up actions.
• Provide secretariat services to key Executive Committees with a particular focus on the Risk Committee.
• Draft high-quality technical documents, such as board packs, performance reports, and CEO-level summaries.
• Oversee governance processes such as conflict of interest declarations, board records, and policy compliance.
• Maintain and improve corporate governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Support onboarding and induction of new Board members and senior executives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and related Boards on governance, reporting, and administration.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a governance, secretariat, or company secretarial role.
• Strong technical writing and minute-taking ability across highly complex subject matter.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting Board-level stakeholders in government, financial services, or large corporate environments.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and navigate sensitive governance issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and managing multiple priorities under pressure.

Ideal backgrounds may include government agencies, financial institutions, investment banking, superannuation funds, or state-owned entities.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Business, Public Policy).

Desirable:

• Professional qualification in company secretarial practice
• Advanced degree in a related discipline.

Why?

This newly created Principal role has been established to help support and share the strategic workload of Directors, reflecting the growing scope and complexity of the team’s responsibilities.

This company is committed to excellence in financial leadership and public service. You'll be part of a collaborative and values-driven culture, with access to hybrid working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and meaningful work that contributes to Queensland’s economic future.

Apply Now!

If you're a strategic thinker with an eye for detail and a passion for governance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your alignment to this opportunity. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

For any questions, contact Ben Walsh on 0419 127 116 or email [email protected]