This Federal Government agency works to deliver programs and services that support people with disability and their families, aiming to improve access, engagement, and outcomes across Australia. The agency collaborates closely with communities, service providers, and government stakeholders to implement initiatives that enhance social inclusion, wellbeing, and equity.
About the Team
You will join a fast-paced Communications, Governance and Reform function that supports senior leaders within a complex, service-focused organisation. The team plays a key role in enabling strong decision-making by ensuring governance processes are well coordinated, communications are clear and consistent, and executive leaders are supported with timely and accurate information. The environment is collaborative, high-volume, and outcomes-driven, with regular engagement across senior stakeholders and multiple business areas.
About the Role
The agency is seeking a Senior Project Officer (Governance) to provide high-level governance, coordination, and executive support to senior regional leadership. This role sits at the center of decision-making activity, ensuring that governance forums, reporting processes, and communications are delivered to a high standard.
The successful candidate will be responsible for turning complex and sometimes sensitive information into clear, structured, and actionable advice that supports executive decision-making. This is a role for someone who is highly organised, confident working with senior stakeholders, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving and changing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level governance and coordination support to senior leaders, ensuring priorities and deliverables are effectively managed
- Lead the preparation, review, and quality assurance of executive briefings, reports, correspondence, and governance documents
- Translate complex or sensitive information into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate communications
- Support executive decision-making by producing timely, accurate, and well-researched advice
- Coordinate governance forums, including agenda preparation, paper management, and secretariat support
- Record and track meeting outcomes, actions, and decisions through to completion
- Monitor project and governance deliverables, including risks, issues, and dependencies
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, to support effective coordination and communication
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and governance frameworks
- Contribute to continuous improvement in governance, communication, and information management practices
You Must Have
- Experience providing governance, executive support, or secretariat services in a government or large complex organisation
- Strong written communication skills, particularly in preparing briefings, reports, and executive-level correspondence
- Ability to interpret and translate complex information into clear, structured messaging for different audiences
- Demonstrated experience coordinating senior meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including confidence working with senior executives
- High level of organisation and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
- Experience using digital tools such as SharePoint or similar platforms for document and content management
- Understanding of governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and record-keeping standards
Benefits:
- ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
- Assignment end date: 31st December 2026 with potential extension
- Location: Newcastle NSW, Chatswood NSW, Bankstown NSW, Gosford NSW, Taree NSW, Wollongong NSW
- $60.26 hourly + Super
How to apply:
Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, disability and culturally and linguistics candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.
Application closes on the 3rd of June 2026
