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Senior Project Officer Governance & Strategic Projects

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22

Core

Provides oversight, expert advice, and administration of governance and organization support for the Academy Board and Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring legislative compliance.

Role type

Senior Project Officer (Governance & Strategic Projects)

Builds

Board operations, organizational projects (including Annual Report), and stakeholder engagement strategies

Domain

Public Sector / Education Governance

Required skills

Governance expertise, Public sector compliance knowledge, Board operations management, Strategic project leadership, Stakeholder relationship management, Strategic thinking, Written communication, Discretion with sensitive information

Preferred skills

Project or program management experience, Audit/risk/procurement experience, Secretariat function experience

Responsibilities

Provide expert governance advice to CEO, COO, Board, and Executive; Lead coordination of Board and Committee operations (papers, minutes, reporting); Lead organizational-wide projects; Build relationships with Board members and executives; Contribute to stakeholder strategy and communications; Support Strategic Advisor with briefings and coordination; Contribute to divisional and organizational strategy and business planning

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC