Governance Officer — Board Support & Compliance (Hybrid)

Sydney Anglicans; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sydney Anglican Services is hiring a Governance Officer to support the Corporate Secretaries and oversee governance for the Boards, committees and councils across the Sydney Anglican network.

The role focuses on drafting agendas and papers, taking minutes, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. A minimum of 2 years in governance or related fields is expected, with strong communication and project coordination skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in legal, governance or public service setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure with multiple competing demands.
• Experience preparing draft agendas and minutes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft agendas, materials and meeting papers.
• Take minutes and maintain actions register.
• Update and maintain records, such as policies, minutes and website information.
• Maintain corporate registers and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with writing board reports and reviewing the structure and layout of corporate documentation.
• Maintain board work plan and calendar.

Skills

Governance experience

Minutes drafting

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Policy maintenance

Job description

Sydney Anglican Services is hiring a Governance Officer to support the Corporate Secretaries and oversee governance for the Boards, committees and councils across the Sydney Anglican network.

The role focuses on drafting agendas and papers, taking minutes, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. A minimum of 2 years in governance or related fields is expected, with strong communication and project coordination skills.