Strategic Governance Officer & Executive Secretariat

DFP Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Governance Officer in Adelaide to provide executive-level secretariat support for senior governance forums. The role ensures high-quality coordination of agendas, minutes, papers, and action tracking, while maintaining confidentiality and political sensitivity.

You will liaise with internal executives and external organisations, plan meeting schedules, and support cross-functional governance initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Police Clearance valid within 6 months.
• Proven executive officer or secretariat support at senior level.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across government and external organisations.
• Excellent written communication, concise and sensitive documentation.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused.
• Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential secretariat support to senior and strategic meetings.
• Coordinate agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking.
• Plan schedules for governance meetings and related activities.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, reports, and briefing materials with political sensitivity.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, executives and external organisations.
• Support project coordination and cross-functional initiatives.
• Develop, implement and maintain governance processes, procedures and information systems.
• Ensure timely dissemination of governance reporting and documentation.

Skills

Executive secretariat

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Organisation & prioritisation

Discretion & confidentiality

Independent & teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Governance Officer in Adelaide to provide executive-level secretariat support for senior governance forums. The role ensures high-quality coordination of agendas, minutes, papers, and action tracking, while maintaining confidentiality and political sensitivity.

You will liaise with internal executives and external organisations, plan meeting schedules, and support cross-functional governance initiatives in a fast-paced environment.