Corporate Governance Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia IPA Personnel Full time

IPA has over 40 years of experience, bridging the gap between talented candidates and reputable employers. We're relationship experts who specialise in connecting the right people with the right workplaces.

We are currently recruiting for a Federal Government client, based in Townsville but this role has the option of also being located in Canberra.
  • Salary range APS4
  • $85k (Casual annual salary expectations)
  • 36.25hr per week

We are seeking a highly skilled business administration professional to efficiently support specialist functions including strategic risk management, fraud governance control and internal audits.

The Corporate Governance Support Officer is also responsible for coordinating the administration and secretariat services of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and other governance bodies and committees administered by the section.

This position works closely with the Manager Strategic Compliance and Projects, contributes to the daily business practices and principals of good governance, and assists with project support activities in the section. This includes providing back-up support to our Board and Parliamentary and Ministerial functions, supporting Agile ways of working, and other committees administered by the section as required.

The Person

The suitable candidate will be agile and adaptive in the way they work, open to change and willing to explore innovative ways of working.
  • A highly skilled and experienced business administration professional with a strong track record in best practice governance and secretariat operations.
  • Skilled in preparing high-quality committee materials and ensuring actions are followed up and completed in a timely manner.
  • An exceptional team player who works in harmony with your team, other staff, and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Practical, resourceful, logical, well-organised, and willing to take responsibility for your work.
  • Able to anticipate, identify and address issues/potential problems and find effective solutions.
  • Comfortable in a consistently high tempo environment.
  • Familiar with applying sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Aware of the broader operating environment and how your work contributes to it.
  • Flexible in how and where you work and willing to support your team in a range of functions

Essential requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in public sector administration including committee and secretariat processes and protocols.
  • Able to pass Federal Police Check
  • Australian Citizen

Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience

  • Project and governance administration experience
  • Qualifications in business and/or administration
  • The ability to travel, sometimes for multiple nights at a time.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
COB, Wednesday 5 June 2024 (Or when the position has been filled)

Please contact Cameron Anderson, IPA Townsville for further information.


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