Governance and Executive Support Officer

Australian College of Nurse Practitioners – Melbourne VIC

Governance and Executive Support OfficerPart time 0.6FTE – Fixed term to December 2027 | Melbourne VIC

About us

The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) is the national peak body for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses in Australia.

As ACNP continues to grow and strengthen its governance and strategic impact, we are seeking an experienced Governance and Executive Support Officer to play a key role supporting the Board, Council, Committees and Chief Executive Officer.

The role

Reporting to the CEO, you'll play a pivotal role in keeping our governance and leadership functions running smoothly.

You'll coordinate Board and Committee meetings, manage governance records and processes, prepare agendas and papers, track actions, and provide executive support to the CEO. You'll also help establish and improve governance systems that support ACNP's continued growth.

About you

You are an experienced governance, board administration or executive support professional who thrives on organisation, attention to detail and building solid relationships.





You'll bring:
Minimum three years experience in governance, executive support, board administration, committee coordination, company secretariat support or similar role
Experience supporting Boards, Committees, Executives or leadership teams
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Professionalism and discretion in managing confidential information
Robust meeting, agenda and minute-management experience
Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 and other digital tools
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently.

Why Join ACNP?
Purpose-driven, national, member-focused organisation
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Opportunity to work directly with the CEO and Board
Make a meaningful contribution to governance, strategy and organisational growth
Supportive and team-oriented team culture.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in governance, executive support, qualified associations, and not-for-profit organisations.
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📌 Governance And Executive Support Officer Melbourne
🏢 Australian College of Nurse Practitioners
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