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 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. Other duties include:
- Provision of efficient and effective secretariat services including meeting coordination, liaison 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
- Managing tight time-frames to meet committee and stakeholder requirements
- Ensuring 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
- Preparation and coordination of briefings and correspondence from the portfolio Department
- Preparation and coordination of senate orders and estimates
- Assisting with Annual Report contributions
- Assisting with the management of agency Fraud, FOI, PID and Privacy activities
- Assisting with the development of policies and procedures relating to governance
- Undertake a range of administrative tasks including but not limited to: organising payment and reconciliation of invoices and accounts, arranging travel and organising meetings including catering.
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