Brief Description

- Supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Work in an environment that values continuous learning and career success.
- Fantastic perks package and great Gold Coast location

Brief Description

- Supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Work in an environment that values continuous learning and career success.
- Fantastic benefits package and great Gold Coast location

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

Governance Officer

Chancellery

Part-time 0.5FTE, Fixed term for 12 months

Position Reference No: 184669057Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

- Free staff car parking
- 36.75 hour standard work week
- Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- 17.5% of base salary leave loading
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependents#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool

About The Position

The Governance Officer plays a key role in supporting the University's governance and insurance functions. Reporting to the Company Secretary and General Counsel, and working closely with the Executive Officer – Governance, this position is responsible for coordinating governance and insurance administration to ensure the effective operation of the University's governance frameworks.

The role is varied and involves coordinating committee processes, maintaining governance records and registers, administering policies, preparing reports and governance documentation,



and liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The Governance Officer also provides administrative support for the University's insurance portfolio, including renewals, claims management, record keeping, reporting, and liaison with insurers and brokers.

About the Person

The successful candidate will be an organised and proactive administrator with experience in governance, insurance, compliance, or a similar administrative environment. You will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a keen eye for detail when preparing documentation and maintaining records.

You will be a confident communicator who can build strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders while handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Experience supporting governance, committee, insurance or compliance activities will be highly regarded, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

Most importantly, you will be a collaborative team member who is capable of working independently, exercising sound judgement, and delivering high-quality administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

About the Person

The successful candidate will be an organised and proactive administrator with experience in governance, insurance, compliance, or a similar administrative environment. You will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a keen eye for detail when preparing documentation and maintaining records.

You will be a confident communicator who can build strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders while handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Experience supporting governance, committee,



insurance or compliance activities will be highly regarded, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

Most importantly, you will be a collaborative team member who is capable of working independently, exercising sound judgement, and delivering high-quality administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

Salary details

The salary for this 0.5 FTE position commences at $42,853.53 per annum (Full-time Equivalent is $85,707.07 per annum) plus 12% superannuation per annum.

Further information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to the Talent Team on

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 16 August 2026

Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including working rights verification, reference checks and a certified copy of your highest qualification). In line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025, preferred candidates must complete a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Declaration, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the University’s review of the declaration. For more information, please visit our website via this link: Applying for Jobs at Bond

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process.

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