Strategic Governance & Executive Operations Director

Barker; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker College invites a senior leader to serve as Director of Executive Operations & Company Secretary, reporting to the COO with a direct line to the Chair of Council. The role leads governance and executive operations across multiple functions, embodying discretion and strategic execution.

Responsibilities include Secretary duties, coordinating governance cycles, and delivering executive reporting. The role emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and aligning with the school’s Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Governance qualifications desirable.
• Proven capability in executive operations, governance support, strategy delivery or complex coordination.
• High-level written communication and board prep experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as Company Secretary to the School Council and ensure compliance with governance obligations.
• Coordinate governance processes: agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions, action tracking and decision registers.
• Maintain governance records and statutory registers with integrity and access controls.
• Coordinate annual governance obligations, including reporting cycles and policy reviews.
• Serve as governance liaison between Council, Committees and Executive; support the Chair, Head of Business Operations and COO.
• Support COO with governance briefings, correspondence and strategic advice.
• Promote governance best practices across documentation, reporting and information governance.

Skills

Executive operations

Governance & board support

Strategy delivery

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Discretion & integrity

Education

Business Administration/Management/Finance degree

Governance qualifications desirable

Job description

Barker College invites a senior leader to serve as Director of Executive Operations & Company Secretary, reporting to the COO with a direct line to the Chair of Council. The role leads governance and executive operations across multiple functions, embodying discretion and strategic execution.

Responsibilities include Secretary duties, coordinating governance cycles, and delivering executive reporting. The role emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and aligning with the school’s Christian ethos.