Governance & Executive Support Coordinator

6 days ago

Greater Adelaide Area, Australia Davies Stewart Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Davies Stewart is privileged to be partnering with St John SA, an iconic and essential not-for-profit organisation, to source a professional and highly skilled Governance Support Officer to join their Office of the CEO in Adelaide.

This job is a unique opportunity for an experienced and meticulous candidate to operate at the executive level, playing a critical role in supporting the effective governance of St John SA's operations across South Australia. Your professionalism will directly underpin the organisation's mission to improve the wellbeing of all South Australians through health, community, and educational services.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Support Officer, this pivotal position is responsible for providing high-level, confidential Executive support to the St John SA Board and its various governance committees. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth, compliant, and highly organised flow of executive and Board activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Executive Administration: Undertaking various administrative activities to support the Office of the CEO, including maintaining governance registers, updating policy and procedures, and managing corporate event support
  • Board & Committee Coordination: Managing the entire meeting lifecycle, from coordinating calendars and papers to arranging catering and external meeting sites.
  • Minute Taking: Attending and accurately minuting Board and sub-committee meetings, ensuring quick and precise distribution of minutes.
  • Action Monitoring: Establishing and maintaining robust systems for tracking and monitoring all action items arising from governance meetings.
  • Strategic Project Support: Providing administrative and project support to strategic initiatives and key corporate events.

About You

You are a highly capable and experienced administration professional who thrives in a demanding, high-stakes environment. You pride yourself on your attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and impeccable written and verbal communication.

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate:

  • Proven ability to provide committee support, including accurate minute-taking and monitoring action outcomes.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a large volume of work to meet deadlines.
  • A track record of handling sensitive and confidential issues with tact and discretion.
  • High proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as an effective team member.

If you are looking for an impactful employment opportunity in South Australia where your skills directly contribute to a vital community organisation, this is the job for you.

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To register your interest, please forward your current resume and cover letter via the application link.

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