Governance Secretariat Coordinator | Canberra

COMPAS PTY LTD; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd in Canberra requires a Governance and Secretariat Support Officer to assist senior government governance committees in a C4 environment. You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and papers, and manage minutes and actions within a Canberra-based contract that runs from 18 January 2027 to 30 June 2027.

The role emphasizes end-to-end secretariat support, stakeholder coordination, and adherence to government formatting standards. NV1 clearance is required, with PV desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting governance committees with agenda preparation, minute taking and action tracking.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines.
• Experience with government writing standards and document formatting would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with government capability programs and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate senior committee meetings with scheduling, venue bookings and distribution of materials.
• Prepare, format and quality‑assure agendas, papers, minutes and action registers.
• Provide end‑to‑end secretariat support for governance boards and committees, liaising with stakeholders.
• Maintain committee records and improve administrative processes and reporting.

Skills

Secretariat experience

Agenda preparation

Minute taking

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Job description

Compas Pty Ltd in Canberra requires a Governance and Secretariat Support Officer to assist senior government governance committees in a C4 environment. You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and papers, and manage minutes and actions within a Canberra-based contract that runs from 18 January 2027 to 30 June 2027.

The role emphasizes end-to-end secretariat support, stakeholder coordination, and adherence to government formatting standards. NV1 clearance is required, with PV desirable.