Governance Support Officer

Mater Group•Town of Newstead, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a Governance Support Officer to join our team in a newly created role supporting the Company Secretary, Board, Committees and Executive Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in strengthening corporate governance across one of Australia's most respected healthcare organisations. You'll be at the centre of important decision-making processes, ensuring governance activities run seamlessly while building strong relationships with Board members, executives and key stakeholders.

Requirements

Experience in a Company Secretary, Governance, Legal or Paralegal role.
Qualifications in Governance, Law, Business Administration or a related field (or be working towards one).
Experience supporting Boards, Committees, senior executives or governance functions.
Strong skills in preparing minutes, meeting papers and governance documentation.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
High attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to handle confidential information.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of corporate governance principles and ASIC requirements.
Experience with Board platforms such as Diligent, Convene or BoardPro.
Governance Institute of Australia studies or qualifications.

Responsibilities

Coordinating Board and Committee meetings and governance calendars.
Preparing agendas, Board papers, minutes, resolutions and action registers.
Maintaining governance records, policies, registers and corporate documentation.
Supporting compliance activities, governance reporting and regulatory lodgements.
Assisting with director onboarding, conflict of interest processes and governance initiatives.
Building strong relationships with Board members, executives and key stakeholders.
Driving continuous improvement across governance processes and systems.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience plus superannuation
Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
Access to many staff benefits
Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation
Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
Convenient, discounted on-site parking
Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots