Business Operations & Governance Lead - NV2

Some roles keep the action register updated. This one helps turn those actions into results.

Booka is seeking a capable EL1 Business Operations & Governance Lead to support a Federal Government security operations branch whose work contributes to protecting Australia’s people and interests overseas.

Working closely with the Assistant Secretary, directors, and operational teams, you will bring structure to competing priorities, connect work across teams, and give senior leaders a clear picture of progress, risks, and required decisions.

This is an prospect for someone who enjoys making complex organisations work better: identifying what needs to happen, securing input from the right people and maintaining momentum through to delivery.

The opportunity

- EL1-equivalent contract opportunity
- Canberra-based, primarily onsite, with very limited working-from-home options
- Expected commencement: 4 January 2027
- Initial contract to 3 July 2027
- Two possible six-month extensions
- Australian citizenship and an active NV2* security clearance are essential

What you will do You will strengthen coordination and delivery across the branch, helping teams translate agreed priorities into practical work plans and completed actions.

Your responsibilities will include

- Coordinating branch priorities, work plans, timelines and dependencies.
- Working across operational, finance, governance and corporate teams to secure inputs and resolve delivery barriers.
- Preparing concise executive briefs, meeting material, decision records and progress updates.
- Maintaining action registers, dashboards and reporting that make commitments, risks and emerging issues visible.
- Exercising judgement about what needs follow-up, what needs resolution and what requires executive attention.
- Identifying bottlenecks, duplication and process gaps, then coordinating agreed improvements.




- Strengthening standard operating procedures, planning cycles and information management practices.

The focus is branch-wide business coordination and delivery, with directors retaining responsibility for their teams and operational outcomes.

What you will bring

You may come from business management, governance, program coordination, operational delivery or a senior executive support role with substantial responsibility for cross-team delivery.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

- Experience coordinating competing priorities across multiple teams in government or another complex, regulated environment.
- Sound judgement, initiative and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
- The ability to influence without direct management authority and secure timely follow-through.
- Strong writing skills, including clear briefs, reports and practical advice for decision-makers.
- Experience using work plans, action registers, dashboards and reporting tools to track delivery.
- A practical approach to improving processes and clarifying responsibilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint or equivalent platforms.

Experience supporting an SES officer or equivalent senior leader would be highly regarded. Why consider this role?

You will work closely with senior decision-makers in a security environment with an international purpose. The role offers scope to improve how the branch operates, build productive relationships across teams and see the results of your coordination in day-to-day delivery.

It will suit someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity and combines attention to detail with an understanding of the wider operational picture.

Apply

Please submit your current CV through SEEK, highlighting your experience in business operations, governance and cross-team delivery.

Clearly state your current security clearance level, Canberra location and availability to commence.

An active NV2* clearance is required for this opportunity.

📌 Business Operations & Governance Lead (Canberra)
🏢 Booka Consulting
📍 Canberra