Corporate Services Manager

McArthur; NURIOOTPA; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains (RDABGLAP) seeks a 0.7FTE Corporate Services Manager based in Nuriootpa to lead governance, finance administration, records management and office systems. You will report to the CEO/Director and work with the Board, Finance, Governance & Risk Committee and external advisers.

The role requires autonomy, discretion and a proactive approach to improving processes to support regional development and organisational performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in corporate services, governance administration, business administration or comparable roles.
• Experience supporting Boards, committees, executives or senior management.
• Sound financial understanding and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Governance and Board support: coordinate calendars, papers, minutes and policies.
• Finance coordination: accounts payable/receivable, payroll inputs and budget monitoring.
• Risk and compliance: maintain calendars, risk registers and compliance records.
• People administration: maintain employee records and recruitment administration.
• Records and information management: maintain filing structures and access controls.
• Office and corporate systems: coordinate facilities, ICT support, licences and subscriptions.

Skills

Governance administration

Finance administration

Records management

Microsoft 365

Board support

Governance & compliance

People administration

Education

Business administration qualification

Tools

MYOB AccountRight

SharePoint

Microsoft Lists

Power Automate

Job description

• Lead governance, and corporate administration across a regional organisation
• Strengthen systems, compliance, organisational resilience and accountability
• Flexible 0.7FTE part-time opportunity based in Nuriootpa

About Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains…

Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains works with government, business, industry and community stakeholders to support sustainable economic growth and community development across the Barossa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains region.

Focused on creating local opportunities and strengthening regional liveability, the organisation supports business and sector development, investment, workforce capability and place-based responses to regional priorities.

About the role…

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer / Director of Regional Development, the Corporate Services Manager is responsible for coordinating the governance, finance administration, compliance, people administration, records management, corporate systems and office operations of the organisation. This is a 0.7FTE part-time position based at the RDABGLAP offices in Nuriootpa.

Working closely with the CEO, Board and Finance, Governance & Risk Committee, you will ensure financial processes, governance requirements, corporate records and recurring organisational obligations are effectively coordinated.

This is a broad and hands‑on role requiring discretion, sound judgement and the confidence to work with a high degree of autonomy. You will take ownership of corporate administration, anticipate upcoming priorities and use your skills to improve the systems and processes that support effective organisational performance.

What you will do…

• Governance and Board Support - Coordinate Board and Committee calendars, agendas, papers, minutes, action registers, policies and governance records.
• Finance Coordination and Controls - Coordinate accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll inputs, financial documentation, budget monitoring and recurring finance obligations including, funding reports, acquittals.
• Risk and Compliance - Maintain corporate obligation calendars, risk and governance registers, insurance administration and compliance records, while following up agreed actions.
• People Administration - Maintain confidential employee records and coordinate employment documentation, recruitment administration, onboarding, offboarding, leave and professional‑development records.
• Records and Information Management - Maintain reliable corporate records, filing structures, registers, document controls and appropriate access to sensitive information.
• Office and Corporate Systems - Coordinate office operations, facilities, service providers, ICT support, system access, equipment, licences and subscriptions.

These responsibilities reflect the position description's key focus areas across governance, finance, compliance, people administration, records, corporate systems and organisational capability.

What they are looking for…

• Demonstrated experience in corporate services, governance administration, business administration, finance administration or a comparable role.
• Experience supporting Boards, committees, executives or senior management.
• Sound financial understanding, including financial administration, internal controls and coordination with external finance providers.
• Strong governance capability, with the ability to prepare accurate minutes, maintain records and coordinate recurring obligations.
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, concise and professional documentation.
• High levels of discretion and judgement when handling confidential Board, financial, employee and organisational information.
• Strong records and information‑management capability and confidence using Microsoft 365.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership and identify risks, issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Strong relationship skills and the confidence to work with employees, Board members and external professional advisers.

A relevant qualification in business administration, governance, accounting, bookkeeping or a related discipline will be well regarded. Experience within a government‑funded or not‑for‑profit organisation, Board administration, audit coordination, funding acquittals, HR administration or risk and compliance would also be advantageous.

Experience with MYOB AccountRight, SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, Power Automate or comparable systems would be beneficial.

Why join RDABGLAP?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a purpose‑driven regional organisation, leading governance, finance, compliance and corporate administration functions that underpin successful regional outcomes. Working closely with the CEO, Board, Finance, Governance & Risk Committee and external advisers, you will enjoy broad responsibility, genuine autonomy and the ability to make a tangible impact on organisational performance. Based in Nuriootpa, this flexible 0.7 FTE role offers the chance to strengthen systems, improve processes, leverage technology and build organisational capability while supporting the long‑term success of the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate services or administration professional who enjoys bringing structure to a varied workload, maintaining high standards and ensuring important organisational requirements do not fall through the gaps.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.