Senior Secretariat & Governance Lead (Trilateral Forum)

Chandler Macleod Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of a Federal Government agency for an experienced Assistant Director – Governance & Trilateral Secretariat in Canberra. You will coordinate senior governance forums, prepare executive briefs and papers, and translate policy information for diverse audiences in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong judgment, exceptional written communication, and the ability to influence outcomes across international time zones, with NV2 security eligibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in secretariat support and executive-level committee governance.
• Exceptional written communication skills (briefs, meeting papers, executive correspondence).
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and the ability to influence outcomes.
• High organisational skills and comfort operating in a high-tempo environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance meetings, agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking.
• Draft high-quality briefs and written products for senior leadership.
• Translate complex program/policy information into clear, fit-for-purpose messaging.
• Engage stakeholders to drive alignment and timely outcomes across competing priorities.
• Support continuous improvement of governance processes and ways of working.

Skills

Secretariat support

Executive governance

Written communication

Stakeholder management

High-tempo environment

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of a Federal Government agency for an experienced Assistant Director – Governance & Trilateral Secretariat in Canberra. You will coordinate senior governance forums, prepare executive briefs and papers, and translate policy information for diverse audiences in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong judgment, exceptional written communication, and the ability to influence outcomes across international time zones, with NV2 security eligibility.