Governance Officer & Executive Assistant
- Provide governance and secretariat support for Board, committee, council and subdivision activities, including meeting coordination, minutes and compliance.
- Deliver high-level executive assistance to the CEO, managing their diary, inbox, correspondence, travel and meeting preparation.
- Support governance improvement, policy and compliance initiatives while building relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Join a well-known and respected membership organisation in this newly created position. Offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact, this is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional looking to take the next step in their career.
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Governance Officer & Executive Assistant to provide corporate governance support and high-level executive assistance to the CEO.
About the role
This diverse position combines two important functions, with approximately:
* 60% Governance: Supporting the Company Secretary / Head of Governance across Board, Board Committee, State Council, Policy Council and Subdivision governance.
* 40% Executive Support: Providing high-level executive assistance to the CEO, including diary and inbox management, correspondence, meeting preparation and stakeholder coordination.
Key responsibilities:
* Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, agendas, papers, minutes and action registers.
* Support corporate governance, statutory compliance and regulatory reporting.
* Coordinate Council meetings, Annual General Meetings and annual election processes.
* Provide secretariat support to Policy Councils and Subdivisions.
* Contribute to governance improvement projects, policy reviews and compliance initiatives.
* Manage the CEO's diary, inbox, travel, correspondence and meeting briefings.
* Coordinate executive meetings, presentations and stakeholder engagement.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior medical leaders, government representatives and partner organisations.
You will bring:
* At least three years' experience in governance, company secretariat or Board support.
* Demonstrated experience supporting a CEO or senior executive.
* Knowledge of corporate governance, compliance and regulatory requirements.
* Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong attention to detail, discretion and sound judgement.
* Advanced Microsoft 365 and digital meeting platform skills.
A tertiary qualification in governance, law, business, public administration or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience, is highly regarded.
Apply now
If you are an experienced governance professional with exceptional executive support capabilities and enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we would love to review your resume. If you prefer a confidential discussion prior to applying please call Lauren on 0439 400 866.
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