Governance Support Officer | Program Governance

Support governance and program management activities across a complex Australian Government capability environment, coordinating governance frameworks, reporting, stakeholder forums, records and executive priorities.

Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 12 months with 2 potential 12-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: NV1
Closing Date: 15 October 2026

Essential Tasks

- Coordinate governance frameworks, processes, artefacts and reporting requirements.
- Support governance forums, working groups and meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and reports.
- Maintain action, decision and risk registers, program records and supporting governance tools.
- Coordinate executive priorities, correspondence, program communications and stakeholder activities.

Key Criteria

- Experience working with government capability governance frameworks, policies and program management practices.
- Strong organisational skills across correspondence, records,



action tracking and program documentation.
- Robust stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive internal and external relationships.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes effectively in an agile team environment.

How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Stratos Gianakakis on 0457 117 977 and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.

📌 Governance Support Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Compas
📍 Canberra