Governance and Board Secretariat Coordinator opportunity

• Approx. $45-$55 per hour plus Super dependent on experience
• Assignment duration is up to a period of 3 months. Immediate start.
• Southern suburbs of Adelaide location

About the role

Government agency requires an experienced Governance and Board Secretariat Coordinator to join them on a short-term assignment for a duration of up to a period of 3 months based in the southern suburbs of Adelaide with an immediate start.

Key responsibilities

Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality support to the Board Secretariat, and Sub-committees, ensuring all legislative obligations are met.
• Assist the Executive Director Governance and Risk with governance responsibilities, including preparation of papers and coordination of meeting logistics.
• Attend Board and Sub-committee meetings, accurately record minutes, and manage follow-up actions.
• Draft and review professional communications on behalf of Board and Sub-committee Chairs.
• Ensure all written materials are accurate, timely, and aligned with governance protocols.
• Research, review, and evaluate policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Provide strategic and operational project support to the Executive Director and wider Executive team.
• Build and maintain effective relationships through collaboration and consultation with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Key Selection Criteria

Experience and knowledge you will need to demonstrate include:

• Experience in providing high-level Secretariat support to committees, including agendas, committee paper preparation, minute taking and follow up actions.
• Experience in managing sensitive, complex and urgent material within strict time frames and in accordance with required outcomes.
• Experience in working collaboratively with the Executive and/or senior level management and other stakeholders.
• Experience in researching, analysing and coordinating information and data and preparing concise, relevant and timely briefings, written advice and reports.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in providing advice and solutions to a range of corporate governance matters.
• Competency in Diligent Board Management software.
• Proven experience in basic computing skills, including email, excel and word processing.

How to apply?

Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and highlighting your governance and board secretariat, your government and/or corporate experience and your suitability for the role. Please submit your application to Edgardo Robinson quoting ref. 246602.

Please note:

• Applicants with prior governance and board secretariat experience will be considered only.
• The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading.
• The anticipated hours per week are 38 (7.6 hours per day) for this contract.

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Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.