Governance Secretariat Support Officer

Talent International is currently recruiting for an experienced Governance & Secretariat Support Officer to provide high-level secretarial and governance support and join one of our public sector clients in Sydney. This position is an urgent initial 10 month contract role paying up to $650.00 per day plus superannuation.

About the Role:

This role will oversee approximately 12 committees, sub-committees and project boards. The Governance & Secretariat Support Officer will be reporting to the Governance Lead, this role requires a highly organised professional who can work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and operate confidently within formal governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end secretariat support for committees and project boards

• Preparation of agendas, board papers, briefing packs and correspondence

• Accurate minute taking and tracking of actions and decisions

• Managing committee schedules, calendars and governance workflows

• Maintaining governance registers and document control

• Supporting continuous improvement of governance processes

Essential Requirements:

• Understanding of board and committee protocols (quorum, delegations, conflicts of interest)

• Strong administrative and secretariat experience

• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Confident communicator with senior executives and stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in high-pressure governance cycles

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in a higher education or public sector environment would be advantageous

If you are a proactive governance professional who thrives in structured, fast-paced environments, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key requirements in a MS Word Document. For further information, you may contact Jessica Abboud on 02 8240 9516 for a confidential discussion.