Governance & Policy Support Specialist

Flinders University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

17% Superannuation + salary packaging

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

Flinders University seeks a Governance & Policy Support Officer to coordinate meetings, take minutes, maintain governance records and support policy projects. Under broad direction, you will assist the General Counsel & University Secretary and Senior Policy Officer to ensure smooth governance operations.

The role emphasizes clear communication, efficient logistics and proactive stakeholder support, with compliance responsibilities and FOI handling after training.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance practices and principles.
• Ability to prepare complex correspondence, papers, papers, minutes and reports with accuracy.
• Degree completed or equivalent combination of experience/education.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Teams and Zoom; access governance documents and records.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel & University Secretary to operate Council, Academic Senate and subcommittees.
• Assist Senior Policy and Projects Officer to maintain policy framework and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records, registers and compliance information for external entities.
• Handle governance-related information requests and support meetings logistics.

Skills

Governance practices

Minutes taking

Policy documentation

Stakeholder liaison

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Flinders University seeks a Governance & Policy Support Officer to coordinate meetings, take minutes, maintain governance records and support policy projects. Under broad direction, you will assist the General Counsel & University Secretary and Senior Policy Officer to ensure smooth governance operations.

The role emphasizes clear communication, efficient logistics and proactive stakeholder support, with compliance responsibilities and FOI handling after training.