Governance Assistant
Rate: $60.00 / hour + Super
Location: Melbourne CBD / Hybrid
Engagement: 3 - 6 Months (potential for further extension)

About the Opportunity

Our client is currently refining its governance committee structure and requires an adaptable, detail-oriented Governance Assistant to join the legal and governance team.

This role provides core secretariat and administrative management for Tier 2 Committees, ensuring meeting workflows, paper approvals, minutes, and decision tracking run seamlessly. You will also provide adaptable support to Tier 1 committees and the broader Legal team as required.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver end-to-end committee administration for Tier 2 Committees (agendas, meeting packs, minute-taking, action/decision tracking).
Coordinate paper submission timelines, approvals, and distribution of meeting packs.
Maintain and update committee terms of reference, templates, registers, and records.
Engage directly with Committee Chairs, Executive Directors, paper owners, and EAs.




Provide flex coverage for Tier 1 committees and broader Legal team administrative tasks.

What We Are Looking For
Proven experience in governance, secretariat, or executive meeting support within a complex corporate or public sector environment.
Exceptional minute-taking skills and explicit business writing ability.
High attention to detail, solid discretion, and experience maintaining audit trails.
Familiarity with public sector governance frameworks or board portals (e.g., Diligent) is highly regarded.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

qualification
Experience in governance
secretariat
or executive meeting support in a complex organisation.
Excellent written communication skills (preparing clear agendas
minutes
summaries
and action registers)

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📌 Governance Admin Melbourne
🏢 Randstad
📍 Melbourne