Strategy & Governance Lead

Randstad Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty in Adelaide seeks a Strategy & Governance Lead (ASO5/ASO6) to support the CEO and Leadership Team. You will oversee governance, board/committee operations, and drive strategic projects, policy frameworks, and external stakeholder relationships across South Australia’s arts sector.

The role involves coordinating governance activities, providing high-level executive support, and guiding priority initiatives such as RAP and Equity planning.

Qualifications

• High-level governance and executive support experience is essential.
• Experience supporting boards and committees with governance processes.
• Knowledge of policy frameworks, risk, and compliance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Board & Committee governance: coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, action items and resolutions.
• Executive support: manage CEO schedules, briefings, correspondence and reports.
• Strategic projects: support and implement strategic priorities and RAP/Equity Plans.
• Governance & compliance: manage policy reviews, procurement, risk, and agreements.
• Stakeholder & ministerial liaison: coordinate communications with government and external partners.

Skills

Executive support

Board governance

Policy frameworks

Stakeholder liaison

Strategic project coordination

Job description

Strategy & Governance Lead (ASO5 / ASO6)

• High level executive support
• Policy and governance project support
• 2 year, fixed term contract

Are you an experienced governance and executive support professional ready to make a tangible impact at the leadership level?

I am currently partnering with a dynamic agency in the arts industry with an exciting opportunity. This is a critical role within the Leadership team which offers job variety and interesting projects aimed at supporting and enhancing the arts across South Australia’s regional communities.

About the Role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Leadership Team, you will oversee organisational governance, support Board and Committee operations, and help drive priority strategic projects across the organisation. This role plays a critical part in managing executive liaison, policy frameworks, and relationships with key external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Board & Committee Governance: Coordinate Board and Committee meetings end-to-end, including timely preparation of agendas and minutes, and active follow-up on action items and resolutions.
• Executive Support: Deliver high-level executive support to the Chief Executive, managing schedules, identifying urgent issues, and preparing briefing papers, correspondence, and reports.
• Strategic Projects: Collaborate with the Leadership Team to support and implement strategic priorities, including Strategic and Business Plans, Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP), Equity Plans, and organisational impact reporting.
• Governance & Compliance: Manage organisational compliance, policy review and development, procurement, risk, and the administration of agreements and acquittals.
• Stakeholder & Ministerial Liaison: Coordinate liaison with Government Departments, ministerial offices, and external sector partners, handling communications with discretion and tact.

Ideally you will:

• Effective Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to craft clear, concise briefing papers, reports, and correspondence with high attention to detail.
• Discretion & Political Acumen: Demonstrated experience managing politically sensitive matters and handling critical confidential information with diplomacy, tact, and integrity.
• Planning & Organisation: High-level organisational and time-management capabilities to manage competing priorities, balance heavy workloads, and meet tight deadlines under broad direction.
• Governance & Government Knowledge: Solid understanding of public sector decision-making processes, organisational governance, risk, policy frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Influencing & Relationship Building: Proven ability to engage, negotiate, and build productive relationships with senior executives, board members, and diverse community stakeholders.
• Desirable: Relevant qualifications in business, arts, or a related discipline, and experience working with regional or First Nations communities.

We actively encourage applications from any background.