Job Description

The Governance Officer will support the provision of robust and effective governance functions across the Institute.

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04th September 2026

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- Position Number 42790
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- Position Classification Administration Officer 5BI, increment 1 ($95,603)
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- Location Batchelor or CDU
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- Reporting to Coordinator Secretariat
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- Licences Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
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- Required Qualifications Original certified copies of qualifications must be supplied.
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- Tenure Fixed Term Full Time (Maternity Cover until 27 September 2027)
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- Applications close 20 September 2026
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We strongly encourage Indigenous Australian applicants to apply for all Batchelor Institute vacancies.

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Purpose of the Position

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The Governance Officer will support the provision of robust and effective governance functions across the Institute; provide high quality advice and services to various governance Committees and other stakeholders regarding governance matters and identify any real or emerging risks to the Institute.

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Duties

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- Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting on governance frameworks and functions within the Institute.
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- With guidance of the Manager Governance, provide advice to a range of internal stakeholders and various Governance Committees in ensuring the effective governance of the Institute.
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- Undertake research into current and emerging trends in the governance of post-secondary educational facilities at national and international levels.
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- Draft a range of documents including procedures, guidelines, correspondence, and fact sheets.
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- Provide quality secretariat services to a range of governance committees.
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- Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting on various strategies / tactics to increase awareness of the Institute's staff of governance and compliance requirements.
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- Assist with a range of audits to assess compliance with governance requirements.
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- Establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationship to support and facilitate the Institute's governance and risk management priorities
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- Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager.
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Selection Criteria

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- Proven experience providing quality governance support services, preferably in a tertiary education context including a secretariat function.
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- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within the social, political, and cultural environments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities, and organisations.
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- Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication which can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all educational levels.
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- Demonstrated organisational and prioritisation skills with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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- High degree of personal resilience, reliability, integrity, accountability and confidentiality.
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- Proven high level skills in using commonly used office software and databases (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) with good attention to detail.
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- Ability to build solid relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
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- Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures.
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Desirable

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- Relevant Tertiary qualification.
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- Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Institute's structure, functions, and objectives.
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📌 Governance Officer (Batchelor)
🏢 Batchelor Institute Of Indigenous Tertiary Education
📍 Batchelor