Governance and Executive Support Officer

Australian College of Nurse Practitioners; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Australian College of Nurse Practitioners – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Governance and Executive Support Officer. This part-time 0.6FTE, fixed-term role to December 2027, offers an opportunity to support the Board, Council and CEO from Melbourne.

You will coordinate meetings, manage governance records, and help strengthen governance systems while maintaining discretion and high professional standards. You will thrive on organisation, have strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in governance, executive support, or board administration roles.
• Experience supporting Boards, Committees, Executives or leadership teams.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong meeting, agenda and minute-management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and digital tools.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings.
• Manage governance records and processes.
• Prepare agendas and papers; track actions.
• Provide executive support to the CEO.
• Help establish and improve governance systems to support growth.

Skills

Governance experience

Board administration

Executive support

Committee coordination

Company secretariat support

MS 365 / digital tools

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Meeting management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Governance and Executive Support Officer

Australian College of Nurse Practitioners – Melbourne VIC

Governance and Executive Support OfficerPart time 0.6FTE – Fixed term to December 2027 | Melbourne VIC

About us

The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) is the national peak body for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses in Australia.

As ACNP continues to grow and strengthen its governance and strategic impact, we are seeking an experienced Governance and Executive Support Officer to play a key role supporting the Board, Council, Committees and Chief Executive Officer.

The role

Reporting to the CEO, you'll play a pivotal role in keeping our governance and leadership functions running smoothly.

You'll coordinate Board and Committee meetings, manage governance records and processes, prepare agendas and papers, track actions, and provide executive support to the CEO. You'll also help establish and improve governance systems that support ACNP's continued growth.

About you

You are an experienced governance, board administration or executive support professional who thrives on organisation, attention to detail and building strong relationships.

You'll bring:

• Minimum three years experience in governance, executive support, board administration, committee coordination, company secretariat support or similar role
• Experience supporting Boards, Committees, Executives or leadership teams
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Professionalism and discretion in managing confidential information
• Strong meeting, agenda and minute-management experience
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 and other digital tools
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently.

Why Join ACNP?

• Purpose-driven, national, member-focused organisation
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work directly with the CEO and Board
• Make a meaningful contribution to governance, strategy and organisational growth
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in governance, executive support, professional associations, and not-for-profit organisations.