Part-Time Governance and Admin Officer

Lotuspeople.Com.Au; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 36,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Lotuspeople.Com.Au in Sydney's CBD is seeking a part-time, temporary Governance and Administration Officer to support the General Manager of Governance ahead of the organisation's AGM in late October. You'll prepare board papers, take minutes and manage governance correspondence, working closely with senior stakeholders and the board.

The role is three days per week with hybrid work (WFH one day a week; in the office Tuesdays and Thursdays), and a temporary assignment through to February.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in an EA or governance support role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure.
• Confident liaising with senior stakeholders and following up actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Autonomous with high degree of organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate board and committee papers ahead of key governance meetings.
• Take accurate minutes at board meetings and follow up on actions.
• Liaise directly with senior stakeholders to meet tight deadlines.
• Support the General Manager of Governance with day-to-day governance administration.
• Coordinate documentation and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate records and files across SharePoint, Outlook and Teams.

Tools

SharePoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

• Hybrid: WFH one day a week; in the office Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Temporary assignment through to February
• Part-time, three days per week

Part-time temporary position

• Hourly rate: Up to $44 per hour + Super
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Start date: ASAP
• Hybrid: WFH one day a week; in the office Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Temporary assignment through to February
• Part-time, three days per week

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A well-respected, not-for-profit dispute resolution body based in Sydney's CBD. Known for a collaborative culture, it gives its people real autonomy while working alongside senior leaders who value speed, precision and initiative. It's a close, easy-to-navigate environment where good work is noticed and staff are trusted to manage their own priorities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A part-time, temporary Governance and Administration Officer role supporting a General Manager of Governance ahead of the organisation's AGM in late October. You'll prepare board papers, take minutes and manage governance correspondence, working closely with senior stakeholders and the board. It's a fast-paced role suited to someone who thrives on structure, meets deadlines under pressure and works well independently once across the detail.

DUTIES

• Prepare and coordinate board and committee papers ahead of key governance meetings
• Take accurate minutes at board meetings and follow up on actions
• Liaise directly with senior stakeholders to meet tight deadlines
• Support the General Manager of Governance with day-to-day governance administration
• Coordinate documentation and correspondence
• Maintain accurate records and files across SharePoint, Outlook and Teams

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Around 2 to 3 years' experience in an EA, governance or board/committee support role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure
• Confident liaising with and following up senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently with a high degree of autonomy

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.