Governance & Secretariat Specialist (Hybrid)

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

3 days leave during December shutdown

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% Superannuation

Job summary

University of New South Wales in Kensington, NSW, is seeking a Governance Officer to provide governance support across university committees, coordinate activities, and advise on governance frameworks. The role involves drafting papers, minutes, and policy documents while collaborating with executives and staff across Governance, Legal and Compliance.

The position is hybrid, reporting to the Senior Manager, Governance, with no direct reports.

Qualifications

• Governance and committee administration experience.
• Experience supporting committees, boards or governance bodies.
• Strong written communication for governance docs.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage priorities.
• Stakeholder engagement with discretion and diplomacy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance and secretariat support for university committees, including agenda prep and minute-taking.
• Liaise with committee members and senior leaders to support operations.
• Provide governance advice and interpret frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Draft high-quality governance docs such as briefing notes and committee papers.
• Support governance improvement initiatives and process reviews.

Skills

Governance

Secretariat support

Minute taking

Policy drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot / AI tools

Job description

University of New South Wales in Kensington, NSW, is seeking a Governance Officer to provide governance support across university committees, coordinate activities, and advise on governance frameworks. The role involves drafting papers, minutes, and policy documents while collaborating with executives and staff across Governance, Legal and Compliance.

The position is hybrid, reporting to the Senior Manager, Governance, with no direct reports.