Executive Secretariat: Governance & Board Officer

IBAC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IBAC in Melbourne invites applications for Governance and Board Officer (Executive Secretariat) on a full-time fixed term basis. The role supports the Risk & Integrity team, delivering secretariat services to governance committees and coordinating meetings.

Candidates will need proven secretariat experience, discretion with sensitive information, and strong organisational skills to operate across federal, state or local government contexts and foster collaborative outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in secretariat support to executive level forums.
• Experience in handling sensitive operational information.
• Strong communication and diplomacy across government partners.
• Ability to plan meetings and coordinate across teams.
• Australian citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with committee chairs and members.
• Provide administrative and secretariat support to governance executive committees.
• Support information management and record-keeping.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate committee meetings online and in-person.

Skills

Secretariat support

Executive administration

Stakeholder liaison

Information handling

Adaptability & collaboration

Job description

IBAC in Melbourne invites applications for Governance and Board Officer (Executive Secretariat) on a full-time fixed term basis. The role supports the Risk & Integrity team, delivering secretariat services to governance committees and coordinating meetings.

Candidates will need proven secretariat experience, discretion with sensitive information, and strong organisational skills to operate across federal, state or local government contexts and foster collaborative outcomes.