Senior Board Support Officer

Department of Treasury and Finance; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

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Job summary

Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) invites applications for a Senior Board Support Officer at Super SA, enabling governance excellence and effective board operations. You will coordinate meetings, prepare papers, and safeguard confidential information.

Working within the Policy, Risk and Governance Directorate, you’ll partner with board members and executives, manage agendas, minutes, action trackers, and support annual reporting while finding ways to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Understanding governance frameworks and board/committee processes.
• Experience preparing agendas, board papers and accurate minutes, and tracking actions.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with board members, executives and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment and diplomacy.
• Strong attention to detail and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate board and committee meetings, ensuring everything is organized and ready when it matters.
• Prepare and manage agendas, board papers, minutes and action registers with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Maintain board and committee documentation through Diligent and support accurate governance recordkeeping.
• Build professional relationships with board members, executives and colleagues to support meeting preparation and follow‑up.
• Track actions and decisions and support timely delivery of reporting, including Super SA’s annual reports.
• Look for practical ways to improve board services, processes, templates and systems.

Skills

Governance frameworks

Minutes & agendas

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality & discretion

Diligent (board docs)

Tools

Diligent

Job description

Be at the heart of strong governance, helping Super SA's boards and committees operate effectively and supporting informed decisions that matter.

What We Offer

• Work that matters - impact that shapes South Australia's future
• Flexible working arrangements that support life and career
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive learning & career development
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Remuneration: ASO4 ($82,212 - $86,180 p.a) + 12% Super

About Us

Picture a career that’s more than numbers. At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), we’re building a world-class Treasury for South Australia - one that’s innovative, collaborative, and future-focused. For over 120 years, Super SA has supported South Australian public sector employees to build financial security for their future. As a branch of the Department of Treasury and Finance, we are trusted to deliver reliable, member-focused superannuation services that genuinely make a difference. Our people are at the heart of our success, working in a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where expertise is valued, collaboration is encouraged, and meaningful work is delivered every day. We’re South Australia's lead agency for economic, digital, and financial policy outcomes. Our work touches every corner of the state, from enabling frontline services to driving digital transformation. And we do it all with one purpose: to make life better for the people who call South Australia home.

Why This Role Matters

Great governance supports confident, accountable decision-making. As Senior Board Support Officer you'll play an important role in keeping Super SA’s boards and committees operating effectively by ensuring information is accurate, meetings are well coordinated and actions are followed through. Your work will help maintain strong governance standards and support decisions that contribute to Super SA’s ongoing service to its members.

About The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to work at the centre of board and committee operations within Super SA’s Policy, Risk and Governance Directorate. Working with board members, senior executives and internal stakeholders, you’ll provide high-quality governance and administrative support while managing sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

You will:

• Coordinate board and committee meetings, helping ensure everything is organised and ready when it matters.
• Prepare and manage agendas, board papers, minutes and action registers with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Maintain board and committee documentation through Diligent and support accurate governance recordkeeping.
• Build professional relationships with board members, executives and colleagues to support meeting preparation and follow‑up.
• Track actions and decisions and support the timely delivery of reporting, including Super SA’s annual reports.
• Look for practical ways to improve board services, processes, templates and systems.

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Bring a sound understanding of governance frameworks and board or committee processes.
• Have experience preparing agendas, board papers and accurate minutes, and keeping actions on track.
• Build trusted, professional relationships with board members, executives and internal stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with sound judgement, discretion and diplomacy.
• Bring exceptional attention to detail, strong written communication skills and pride in producing accurate work.
• Can confidently balance competing priorities and tight deadlines, working independently while contributing positively to the team.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. If you have accessibility needs or would like us to make any adjustments at any stage of the process - such as receiving interview questions in advance or accessing materials in alternative formats - please let us know. We’re happy to work with you to put the right supports in place.

Aboriginal Employment Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged, but not required, to join the SA Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Register. The register provides optional support and access to employment opportunities across the SA public sector.

Special Conditions Refer to the Role Description for the key selection criteria and special conditions.

Enquiries Kathy O'Donnell Email: [emailprotected]