Governance Officer

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd is seeking a Governance Officer to join a Federal Government Department focused on education in Canberra starting January 2027. You will maintain governance records, advise project teams, and help develop governance frameworks.

The role requires governance and secretariat experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to support decision-making across multiple teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to policy and guidance in a dynamic government environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and secretariat roles.
• Ability to advise project teams on governance processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain governance records, registers and documentation, including risks, issues, decisions and actions.
• Advise project teams and stakeholders on governance processes and support effective decision-making.
• Help develop and improve governance frameworks, policies, procedures and guidance.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Secretariat experience

MS Office proficiency

Job description

• Help develop and improve governance frameworks, policies, procedures and guidance

Our client, a Federal Government Department focused on education is seeking a Governance Officer to join their team in January, 2027.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Governance Officer

• Maintain governance records, registers and documentation, including risks, issues, decisions and actions;
• Advise project teams and stakeholders on governance processes and support effective decision-making; &
• Help develop and improve governance frameworks, policies, procedures and guidance.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven Governance and Secretariat experience;
• Ability to advise project teams and stakeholders on governance processes; &
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express your interest in this role.