Governance Coordinator: Flexible, Impactful Compliance

Stanley International College; Perth, Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work in modern campuses

Flexible working arrangements

Staff discounts at CU29

EAP access

Job summary

Stanley College seeks a capable Governance Secretariat to coordinate academic and corporate governance committees, ensuring cycles run to schedule and decisions are recorded and followed through.

You will work with the Quality Assurance Manager to maintain records, support chairs with papers, and help ensure governance aligns with regulatory requirements, contributing to high-quality education outcomes and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Qualified in business, administration, governance, education or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated governance/secretariat experience with committees.
• Experience preparing agendas, papers and minutes for formal committees.
• Knowledge of delegations, quorum, conflicts of interest and confidentiality.
• Strong minute-taking and report writing ability.
• High accuracy in record-keeping, version control and document management.
• Ability to manage deadlines across a cyclical committee calendar.
• Experience in Australian higher education, VET or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance bodies and meeting cycles in line with terms of reference.
• Maintain governance records, registers and terms of reference; prepare papers for chairs and members.
• Support governance reporting to QA Manager, Head of Quality and Compliance and governance bodies.
• Support Quality Management System and policy lifecycle; ensure compliance with HE Standards Framework and ESOS/National Code.
• Build relationships with academic and corporate staff, committee members and external appointees.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Minute-taking

Record-keeping

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Agenda & papers preparation

Confidentiality

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Business/Administration/Governance qualification

Governance training (e.g., Governance Institute of Australia)

Tools

Governance management software

Job description

Stanley College seeks a capable Governance Secretariat to coordinate academic and corporate governance committees, ensuring cycles run to schedule and decisions are recorded and followed through.

You will work with the Quality Assurance Manager to maintain records, support chairs with papers, and help ensure governance aligns with regulatory requirements, contributing to high-quality education outcomes and strategic objectives.