Housed in one of Australia’s most prominent national heritage-listed buildings, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House was the first museum in Australia dedicated to telling the story of the journey of our democracy. It seeks to provide a range of innovative exhibitions, tours, interpretation, education programs, and public activities that will inspire and challenge visitors to explore democracy from its ancient roots to the present day and possible futures.
The Governance Officer undertakes and coordinates executive and governance activities and functions within the agency. This position provides high-level support to executive as well as providing support services to the board and board working groups. This role develops and implements systems, guidelines and key processes to ensure agency accountability and performance and reporting requirements are met.
The key duties of the position include:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration of governance within the agency and the provision of administrative support to executive with office management and workflow, which includes:
- Secretariat services including meeting coordination, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, preparation of papers, attendance at committee meetings and the provision of detailed and accurate minutes,
- Coordination of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting,
- Manage tight time-frames to meet committee and stakeholder requirements,
- Ensure the maintenance and record management of all committee records including Terms of Reference, meeting minutes, action and decision registers as well as the forward agenda-setting plan,
- Prepare and coordinate briefings and correspondence from the portfolio Department, senate orders and estimate and questions on notice,
- Assist with Annual Report contributions,
- Assist with the management of agency Fraud, Freedom of Information (FOI), Public Interest Disclosure (PID) and Privacy activities,
- Assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to governance, and
- Undertake a range of administrative tasks including but not limited to: organising payment and reconciliation of invoices and accounts, arrange travel and organise meetings including catering.
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