Senior Secretariat Coordinator

• Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the effective governance of a leading institution?
• UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,838 pa - $109,243pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

Join the University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the opportunity:

Join our dynamic team and make a real impact on the future of the University of Canberra.

The Office of the Chancellor is seeking a Senior Secretariat Coordinator to provide essential secretariat and administration services to the University's governing bodies and committees.

In this role, you will:

• Manage responsibilities autonomously
• Manage Academic Governance committees that meet a minimum six times a year
• Support the Secretariat Manager with Academic Governance projects and coordination
• Engage with interesting content that informs decision making
• Uphold governance policies to ensure best practices in university governance
• Drive connection and collaboration among staff and committee members
• Contribute to meaningful continuous improvement governance projects
• Maintain timelines, strategic work plans, action lists and committee charters
• Manage committee member support and engagement
• Assist with elections and the ceremonial aspects of Graduations
• Assist the Secretariat team with other work as required.

About you:

You bring

• Your meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional time management skills
• Superior proof-reading and writing abilities
• Experience in secretariat or related areas
• Professional and collaborative interpersonal and communication expertise.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your Resume and a cover letter (maximum one page) outlining why you are applying and the transferable skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

Submit your CV/Resume through the "Apply Now" tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your Resume with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

Position Description - Senior Secretariat

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click

For job specific information: please contact Stephanie Payne, University Secretary [email protected]

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 8 June 2025