Governance Officer

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education; Batchelor; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education is seeking a Governance Officer to support robust governance functions across the Institute. The role will provide high-quality advice to governance committees and stakeholders, identify risks, and assist with audits and compliance.

Fixed term full-time (maternity cover) with location flexibility to Batchelor or CDU, applicants must meet Ochre Card and Police Check requirements, and undergo confidentiality and WHS training as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing quality governance support services, preferably in a tertiary education context including a secretariat function.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within Indigenous communities.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting on governance frameworks and functions within the Institute.
• Provide advice to Governance Committees and internal stakeholders to ensure effective governance.
• Undertake research into current trends in governance of post-secondary educational facilities.
• Draft procedures, guidelines, correspondence and fact sheets.
• Provide secretariat services to governance committees.
• Support awareness of governance and compliance requirements across staff.

Skills

Governance support

Secretariat

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Office software

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Governance Officer will support the provision of robust and effective governance functions across the Institute.

04th September 2026

• Position Number 42790
• Position Classification Administration Officer 5BI, increment 1 ($95,603)
• Location Batchelor or CDU
• Reporting to Coordinator Secretariat
• Licences Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• Required Qualifications Original certified copies of qualifications must be supplied.
• Tenure Fixed Term Full Time (Maternity Cover until 27 September 2027)
• Applications close 20 September 2026

We strongly encourage Indigenous Australian applicants to apply for all Batchelor Institute vacancies.

Purpose of the Position

The Governance Officer will support the provision of robust and effective governance functions across the Institute; provide high quality advice and services to various governance Committees and other stakeholders regarding governance matters and identify any real or emerging risks to the Institute.

Duties

• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting on governance frameworks and functions within the Institute.
• With guidance of the Manager Governance, provide advice to a range of internal stakeholders and various Governance Committees in ensuring the effective governance of the Institute.
• Undertake research into current and emerging trends in the governance of post-secondary educational facilities at national and international levels.
• Draft a range of documents including procedures, guidelines, correspondence, and fact sheets.
• Provide quality secretariat services to a range of governance committees.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting on various strategies / tactics to increase awareness of the Institute’s staff of governance and compliance requirements.
• Assist with a range of audits to assess compliance with governance requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationship to support and facilitate the Institute’s governance and risk management priorities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager.

Selection Criteria

• Proven experience providing quality governance support services, preferably in a tertiary education context including a secretariat function.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within the social, political, and cultural environments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities, and organisations.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication which can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all educational levels.
• Demonstrated organisational and prioritisation skills with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High degree of personal resilience, reliability, integrity, accountability and confidentiality.
• Proven high level skills in using commonly used office software and databases (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) with good attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures.

Desirable

• Relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Institute’s structure, functions, and objectives.