Academic Committees Governance Officer
On-site · Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Provide governance and secretariat support across academic committees including Teaching & Learning, Scholarship & Research, Board of Examiners, and Course Advisory Committees. Coordinate governance calendars and meeting schedules; prepare agendas and high-quality committee papers; attend meetings and produce clear minutes and action registers; offer procedural advice to Committee Chairs and members; monitor governance compliance with Terms of Reference and frameworks; support course approvals, assessment oversight, and academic quality processes; maintain secure governance records and documentation repositories; assist with governance reviews, audits, and accreditation activities. You’ll be highly organized, comfortable in structured governance environments requiring discretion, and capable of working with senior academic and professional stakeholders to uphold the integrity of academic decision-making and student outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting governance committees or senior leadership groups
- Exposure to higher education administration or academic quality environments
- Exceptional written communication and minute-taking skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex documentation
- Confidence working with senior academic and professional stakeholders
- The ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
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