Governance Officer (Executive Officer / Secretariat)

Government client (agency undisclosed); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Government client (agency undisclosed) is seeking a key governance role to provide confidential secretariat support to senior and strategic meetings in Adelaide. You will coordinate agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking and plan schedules for governance activities.

The role requires experience in executive office support at senior levels, strong stakeholder engagement across government, and valid Police Clearance within 6 months. Political sensitivity and risk awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive officer or secretariat support at senior level.
• Police Clearance valid within 6 months.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across government and external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, confidential secretariat support to senior and strategic meetings.
• Coordinate end-to-end governance processes including agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking.
• Plan and maintain schedules for governance meetings and related activities.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, reports, and briefing materials with strong attention to political sensitivity and risk.

Skills

Executive support

Governance coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Secretariat duties

Job description

This is a key role responsible for supporting high-level decision-making processes, ensuring governance activities are delivered with accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level, confidential secretariat support to senior and strategic meetings.
• Coordinate end-to-end governance processes including agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking.
• Plan and maintain schedules for governance meetings and related activities.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, reports, and briefing materials with strong attention to political sensitivity and risk.

What you need

• You hold a Police Clearance valid within 6 months.
• Proven experience providing executive officer or secretariat support at a senior level.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across government and external organisations.