Governance Officer

Cox Purtell ·www.coxpurtell.com.au

Location Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Salary AUD 90,000 - 100,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Governance Officer

Part Time (2.5 days | 0.5 FTE)

Parramatta location

$90,000 - $100,000 + Super FTE

About the Client

Our client is a well-established higher education provider based in Parramatta, NSW, offering a range of accredited courses to domestic and international students. The organisation is known for its commitment to best-practice teaching and learning, and to maintaining a supportive, inclusive campus community. It operates under a formal governance structure overseen by its Governing Council and Academic Board, supported by a small, professional corporate services team.

About the Role

This is a part-time opportunity for an experienced governance professional to provide high-level secretariat and governance support to a Governing Council and its sub-committees, including the Academic Board, Audit Risk Management and Finance Committee, Teaching and Learning Committee, and Course, Industry and Advisory Committee. Reporting directly to the CEO & Dean, you will keep the institute's formal governance calendar running smoothly, from agenda preparation through to minute-taking, policy drafting and record-keeping. This role suits someone who enjoys precision, structure and working closely with senior stakeholders in a higher education setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare agendas for Governing Council, Academic Board and sub-committee meetings based on each body's annual workplan and follow up outstanding action items after each meeting.
  • Draft and assist with reports, briefing papers, policies, plans and registers for review and approval by the CEO & Dean or applicable governing body.
  • Collate and distribute agendas and supporting papers ahead of each scheduled meeting and take professional minutes for timely completion and circulation.
  • Update policies, plans and other documents following each approval meeting, publish current versions, and notify relevant stakeholders of changes.
  • Maintain accurate electronic governance records, including meeting documentation, attendance and membership summaries, and relevant compliance registers.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree.
  • At least three years' governance support experience gained in a higher education setting.
  • Proven experience taking accurate minutes for formal governance or board-level meetings.
  • Working knowledge of the TEQSA Higher Education Standards Framework and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students.
  • Experience drafting and updating organisational-level policies, procedures and related documentation.
  • A proactive, detail-focused approach, strong planning and organisational skills, and a track record of meeting tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply now for immediate consideration!

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Governance Officer role?
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Where is the Governance Officer job located?
The Governance Officer role with Cox Purtell is based in Parramatta, NSW, AU.
What does the Governance Officer role pay?
Cox Purtell lists the Governance Officer role at AUD 90,000–100,000 per year.
Is the Governance Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Cox Purtell.
What experience level is the Governance Officer role?
The Governance Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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