Governance and Executive Support Officer

Common Equity NSW (CENSW) Sydney CBD | Hybrid | Community Housing
  
CENSW is a unique, Community Housing Provider working with around 30 co‑ops to deliver safe, secure and empowering housing. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values‑driven organisation with a strong culture, great work–life balance and a unique, community‑centred housing model.
  
About the Role
  
The Governance and Executive Support Officer supports the team in delivering strong governance, strategic planning and effective organisational operations. The role provides high‑quality support to the Board and Senior Leadership Team, contributes to risk, compliance and complaints management, and assists with strategy, business planning and the improvement of business processes to ensure Common Equity operates efficiently and in line with best practice.
  
What You’ll Do

• Provide high‑level governance support to the Board, CEO and Senior Leadership Team, including preparing agendas and papers, drafting briefings, recording accurate minutes and coordinating actions and key governance events.
• Maintain and continuously improve governance processes, policies and documentation to ensure they remain contemporary, accessible and fit‑for‑purpose.
• Lead the development and maintenance of effective risk management systems, registers, calendars and reporting to support organisational oversight.
• Support the organisation’s compliance framework, including WHS, HR and legislative monitoring, leading the annual NRSCH registration process and maintaining compliance and reporting calendars.
• Oversee the organisation’s complaints management framework, ensuring consistent processes, timely responses and analysis of complaints data to support continuous improvement.

About You

• Relevant degree/professional qualification including GIA, or other post graduate governance credentials
• Strong governance experience, for e.g. Board support, board reporting, company-secretariat duties
• Demonstrated experience supporting Board-level or Senior Leadership Team (SLT) stakeholders, with the confidence to engage, liaise, and manage upwards effectively
• Demonstrated professional minute-taking skills essential
• Experience in risk management and/or compliance processes highly desirable
• Experience in designing and implementing frameworks, policies and processes highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Join CENSW?

• Great work–life balance (35‑hour week, hybrid model)
• Friendly, supportive team with excellent culture
• High employee engagement (87%)
• Meaningful, community‑focused work
• Opportunity to shape and improve service delivery
• Additional perks: flu shots, birthday celebrations, flexible office days

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a values‑driven organisation and wants to make a meaningful impact through strong governance and organisational excellence. If you’re ready to contribute your skills, grow in a supportive environment and play a central role in strengthening Common Equity’s performance and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.
  
How to Apply

Join us in making a difference and be part of Common Equity. To be considered for this position please apply now with your resume. If you have any further questions, please contact Rhonda at rhonda@beaumontpeople.com.au
  
Beaumont People is exclusively partnering with Common Equity on this recruitment, so please send all enquiries to the above email. There is no closing date for this role, please apply as soon as possible as all applications will be reviewed as they are received.

At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way.  We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.