Board and Committee Support

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Part-time arrangements considered

Work-from-home options available

Job summary

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Board and Committee Support Officer in Adelaide for a six-month temporary opportunity. You will provide high-level administrative and secretariat support, coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and managing agendas.

The ideal candidate possesses recent governance experience with a State Government board, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Flexible work arrangements are available, including part-time options.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting a State Government board and/or committee is essential.
• Demonstrated experience preparing agendas, minutes, and governance documentation is required.
• Experience in a governance environment will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Governance Committee meetings and associated logistics.
• Prepare and distribute agendas, papers, reports, and meeting packs.
• Attend meetings and prepare accurate minutes and action registers.
• Monitor and follow up action items to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain governance records and documentation as per requirements.
• Liaise with Board members, executives, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Recent experience providing secretariat support to a State Government board and/or committee

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

An exciting temporary opportunity is available for an experienced Board and Committee Support Officer to join a professional and collaborative team for an initial six-month engagement commencing in late June. Flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered.

About the Company

We are a respected organisation operating within the public sector environment, committed to strong governance, accountability, and delivering high-quality outcomes for our stakeholders.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Governance team, you will provide high-level administrative and secretariat support to the Board and Governance Committee. This role is responsible for coordinating meetings, preparing governance documentation, managing agendas and minutes, and ensuring effective governance processes are maintained.

About the Person

You are an organised and proactive governance professional with recent experience supporting a State Government board and/or committee. You have exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Governance Committee meetings and associated logistics.
• Prepare and distribute agendas, papers, reports, and meeting packs.
• Attend meetings and prepare accurate minutes and action registers.
• Monitor and follow up action items to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain governance records and documentation in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Liaise with Board members, executives, and key stakeholders.
• Support governance reporting and compliance activities as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Recent experience providing secretariat support to a State Government board and/or committee.
• Demonstrated experience preparing agendas, minutes, and governance documentation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Experience working in a government or governance environment will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Initial six-month temporary assignment commencing late June.
• ASO4/5 casual level rate opportunity.
• Flexible working arrangements, including agreed work-from-home options.
• Part-time arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

For more information, please contact Roxy Boyns on 0468 097 116