Senior Program Officer (Contract) — Secretariat & Governance Overview We’re seeking a Senior Program Officer to provide end-to-end secretariat services to one or more boards and support broader governance and coordination functions.

To support branch priorities and manage peaks and troughs, you may also assist other teams with governance reviews, capability uplift activities, and project support. Contract: Full-time (40 hours/week) 12-Months + 12-month Potential extension Locations: Woden (ACT), Adelaide (SA) Brisbane (QLD)

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate board operations end-to-end: agendas, papers, minutes, decisions, actions, reporting

Manage board membership and maintain fit-for-purpose terms of reference

Act as a key coordination point for divisional requests, providing governance oversight and gap analyses

Lead and support a small team through day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentoring

Review and improve secretariat and governance processes to streamline ways of working

Support branch priorities as needed, including risk/issue management, workshops, governance reviews, and project support (including Agile practices)

Must-Have





Proven experience delivering board/committee secretariat services

Experience coordinating governance activities and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders

Robust organisational skills (workflow management, deadlines, shifting priorities)

Excellent written communication and attention to detail (governance/briefing material)

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across competing priorities

Nice-to-Have

Experience developing training materials and facilitating workshops

Experience supporting project delivery, assurance, or transformed ways of working (including Agile)

Experience supporting workforce/resourcing/recruitment activities

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

📌 Senior Program Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Work Initiatives
📍 Canberra