Governance Officer (Sydney)

Governance Officer (Sydney)

12 Nov
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Sydney Anglicans
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Sydney

12 Nov

Sydney Anglicans

Sydney

Sydney Anglican Services
Location: Sydney CBD, NSW
Location type: Hybrid
Date advertised: 12th November 2026
Job Type: Full time
Closing Date: 25th November 2026

Description

- Full time (newly created role)
- Adaptable work arrangements available
- Support several Corporate Secretaries in serving diocesan Boards

About us
Our team at the Sydney Anglican Offices are dedicated to supporting the growth of God’s Kingdom by providing valued services to churches and organisations across the Anglican Diocese of Sydney.

This position sits within the Diocesan & Corporate Services team which is the centre of Sydney Anglican Services’ (SAS) support for the Synod and its network of committees, boards, and councils.

About the role
To provide governance support services to the Corporate Secretaries as they support Boards served by Sydney Anglican Services and their Committees. The role includes:

- Prepare draft agendas, materials and meeting papers
- Take minutes and maintain actions register
- Update and maintain records, such as policies, minutes and website information
- Maintain corporate registers and regulatory requirements
- Assist with writing board reports and reviewing the structure and layout of corporate documentation
- Maintain board work plan and calendar

About You
The ideal applicant will bring at least 2 years’ experience in legal, business, governance or public service setting. You will be proactive, curious,



and innovative and interested in corporate governance as a future career path.

You will have:

- Highly developed written and oral communication skills
- Ability to perform under pressure with multiple competing demands
- Excellent attention to detail and strong stakeholder management skills
- Excellent problem solving, analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to coordinate and manage projects
- Capacity to lead by example and work in a team based environment

Consistent with the ethos and values of the Sydney Anglican Offices, applicants for the position must have a demonstrated Christian commitment and are an active member of a church. Knowledge of the Diocese is an advantage.

Why Work For Us?

- Serve the gospel by supporting local churches.
- CBD location
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Salary packaging options
- Volunteer days
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Application
For the full position description or more information on the position, contact the HR team at **@sydney.anglican.asn.au

Closing Date: 25th November 2026

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Check, a Safe Ministry Check and have a valid working visa.

Please apply through our recruitment website Employment Hero here.

Please be aware that this job ad was placed and authorised only for the sydneyanglicans.net website.

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