Secretariat Officer-Governance

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Davidson Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Secretariat Officer - VPS4 Equivalent

Contract Position | Part-time (0.8 FTE) | Hybrid Working

We are seeking an experienced Secretariat Officer to provide high quality governance, secretariat and administrative support to senior executives and governance committees.

In this role, you will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, manage papers, and ensure compliance with governance processes. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

Hybrid working: This role requires at least three days in the office each week, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays mandatory due to governance meetings. Flexible on how you structure your 0.8 FTE (for example, four full days or five shorter days) and open to discussing your preferred non-working day.

Key skills and experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in governance or secretariat support, ideally in government or a large organisation
  • Strong written skills for preparing agendas, minutes, and papers
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders

This is a great opportunity for a governance professional seeking flexibility while contributing to an impactful organisation.

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Krunal Patel on , quoting reference JN Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us

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