Executive Secretariat Lead – Governance & Trilateral Forums

Chandler Macleod; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia's long-term capability program. The role is Assistant Director – Governance & Trilateral Secretariat, coordinating senior governance forums and delivering executive-ready briefs.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare papers, draft briefs, translate program/policy information for diverse audiences, and engage stakeholders to drive timely outcomes in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience in secretariat support and executive-level committee governance
• Exceptional written communication skills (briefs, papers, executive correspondence)
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and sound judgement
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and the ability to influence outcomes
• High organisational skills and comfort operating in a high-tempo environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance meetings, agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking
• Draft high-quality briefs and written products for senior leadership
• Translate complex program/policy information into clear, fit-for-purpose messaging
• Engage stakeholders to drive alignment and timely outcomes across competing priorities
• Support continuous improvement of governance processes and ways of working

Skills

Secretariat support

Executive governance

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia's long-term capability program. The role is Assistant Director – Governance & Trilateral Secretariat, coordinating senior governance forums and delivering executive-ready briefs.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare papers, draft briefs, translate program/policy information for diverse audiences, and engage stakeholders to drive timely outcomes in a fast-paced