Senior Policy Officer, Board Governance
Core
Provide strategic governance advice and coordination to enable effective oversight, informed decision-making, and strong organizational accountability for the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Role type
Senior Policy Officer, Board Governance
Builds
Governance frameworks, Board and committee operations, and organizational accountability processes for a state education standards authority.
Domain
Public sector / Education / Governance
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Governance framework expertise, Board and committee coordination, stakeholder engagement, risk management, compliance interpretation, strategic advice, process improvement, confidential information management
Preferred skills
Experience with executive and Ministerial briefings, public sector compliance obligations, mentoring internal stakeholders
Technologies
SuccessFactors, myWorkZone
Responsibilities
Coordinate Board, Committee, and Forum governance processes including agendas, papers, minutes, and action registers; Prepare and coordinate complex materials for Board, executive, and Ministerial consideration; Manage meeting cycles and forward work programs; Provide expert governance advice on processes, risks, and compliance; Monitor decisions and actions to ensure implementation; Contribute to continuous improvement of governance systems; Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Mentor internal stakeholders on compliance and strategic priorities.