Part-Time Governance Coordinator — Boards & Secretariat

Lauriston Girls' School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Lauriston Girls’ School is seeking a Governance Coordinator to provide trusted administrative and secretariat support to the School Council, Foundation Board and their Committees. The role coordinates governance activities, prepares meeting papers and minutes, and maintains registers and records with discretion.

Part-time (0.5FTE), 12-month position, commencing January 2027, with responsibilities across agendas, minutes, governance documentation and board portal administration.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level admin and coordination support to a Board or senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating meetings, including schedules, agendas and minutes.
• Understanding governance processes and responsibilities of a Board.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meeting schedules, agendas, papers and minute taking.
• Prepare and distribute papers and minutes; maintain action registers.
• Maintain governance records and registers and review cycles.
• Support member appointments and inductions; assist with regulatory requests.

Skills

Governance coordination

Board support

Minute taking

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

Relevant qualification in business/governance/administration

Tools

BoardEffect

Job description

Lauriston Girls’ School is seeking a Governance Coordinator to provide trusted administrative and secretariat support to the School Council, Foundation Board and their Committees. The role coordinates governance activities, prepares meeting papers and minutes, and maintains registers and records with discretion.

Part-time (0.5FTE), 12-month position, commencing January 2027, with responsibilities across agendas, minutes, governance documentation and board portal administration.