Senior Governance Officer ASO6

Job no: 916245

Work type: Full time

Location: To be negotiated

Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Policy, Regulation and Compliance

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Strategy and Governance
• Location negotiable within BHFLHN sites & Adelaide CBD, including working from home
• Salary: ASO6 minimum (subject to classification review): $98,478 - $104,165 p.a
• Ongoing Full Time

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Governance Officer to join our Strategy and Governance team at BHFLHN. This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Governing Board Committees and Executive, and other senior stakeholders, contributing to robust and effective governance practices across the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network.

Please note: This position is currently undergoing a classification review. It will be classified at the ASO6 level as a minimum.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness.

WHERE WILL YOU WORK?

Our network is made up of many sites, that run from Gawler in the North to Kangaroo Island in the South, we have access to offices in the middle of the CBD, and some of our locations offer hot desk arrangements. We will work with you to ensure a suitable location or locations are made available to you across one or many of our sites. You will also have the option to spend some time each week working from home. This will be negotiated with you should you be successful.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Do you have experience providing high-level executive or secretariat support to senior boards or committees?
• Are you confident managing sensitive information and navigating complex governance requirements with diplomacy and discretion?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, initiative, and time management are critical?
• Are you someone who values collaboration, respects diversity, and is committed to working in line with public sector values and practices?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on...

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Deliver professional secretariat services including agenda preparation, minute taking, and tracking of decisions and actions.
• Support the integrity and effectiveness of governance processes by ensuring accurate records, high-quality documentation, and timely communication.
• Facilitate the flow of information between the Board, Committees and the Executive, enabling informed decision-making.
• Maintain and improve governance frameworks, policies, and compliance with legislative and public sector obligations.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, and do vary depending on what is required in the role, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. The policy on immunisation is very detailed, so please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

NEED TO RELOCATE?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

HELP IS HERE

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: , or reach out to Tanya Jarvis, Manager, Governance Risk and Compliance on Phone: or via E-mail:

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DON'T HESITATE Applications Close on 15 October 2025 at 11.55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Advertised: 01 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 15 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time