C4 Governance and Assurance Support

COMPAS PTY LTD; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd in Canberra requires a Governance and Secretariat Support Officer to assist senior government governance committees in a C4 environment. You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and papers, and manage minutes and actions within a Canberra-based contract that runs from 18 January 2027 to 30 June 2027.

The role emphasizes end-to-end secretariat support, stakeholder coordination, and adherence to government formatting standards. NV1 clearance is required, with PV desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting governance committees with agenda preparation, minute taking and action tracking.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines.
• Experience with government writing standards and document formatting would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with government capability programs and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate senior committee meetings with scheduling, venue bookings and distribution of materials.
• Prepare, format and quality‑assure agendas, papers, minutes and action registers.
• Provide end‑to‑end secretariat support for governance boards and committees, liaising with stakeholders.
• Maintain committee records and improve administrative processes and reporting.

Skills

Secretariat experience

Agenda preparation

Minute taking

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Job description

Governance and Secretariat Support Officer | C4 Governance
Support senior government governance committees in a C4 (Command, Control, Communications and Computers) environment, coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, managing minutes and tracking actions. This Canberra-based contract offers exposure to complex capabilities and senior-level governance processes.

Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 18 January 2027 – 30 June 2027
Security Clearance Requirement: Minimum NV1 clearance (PV desirable)
Closing Date: 10am, 7 December 2026

Essential Tasks

• Coordinate senior committee meetings, including scheduling, venue bookings, attendance tracking and distribution of meeting materials.
• Prepare, format and quality-assure agendas, meeting papers, minutes and action registers in accordance with established standards.
• Provide end-to‑to‑end secretariat support for governance boards and committees, liaising with stakeholders to coordinate submissions and meeting documentation.
• Maintain committee records, track outstanding actions and improve administrative processes, templates and reporting.

Key Criteria

• Essential: Demonstrated administrative and secretariat experience supporting committees, including agenda preparation, minute-taking and action tracking.
• Essential: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Highly Desirable: Experience supporting senior government governance committees and familiarity with government writing and document formatting standards.
• Desirable: Knowledge of government capability programs and strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.