Career Opportunities: Governance Coordinator (2382)
* Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
* Full time, permanent role based in Sydney (Flexible work from home arrangements available)
* Closing Date: Sunday the 8th of March 2026
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Governance Coordinator plays an important role in enabling high quality governance across The Foundation's global operations. The role is responsible for delivering trusted, end-to end governance meeting coordination and corporate administration support to the Board, Committees, International Organisations and board members – ensuring governance processes are executed with accuracy, discretion and alignment to the Foundation's strategic framework and Governing for Global Impact framework.
The Governance Coordinator acts as a central coordination point for governance activity – owning the delivery of governance meeting cycles, supporting FHF international organisation compliance and strengthening systems and practices. It contributes directly to the governance maturity, operational integrity and leadership decision making effectiveness across the global governance landscape.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Support and contribute to the full governance meeting lifecycle – from agenda coordination and document preparation and collection through to high quality minute production and action tracking – across AGM, Board, committee and international organisation meetings
* Coordinate and implement governance initiatives and improvement projects on behalf of the Director of Legal Governance Risk & Compliance or Head of Governance or Global Governance Lead.
* Contribute to the ongoing review, uplift and continuous improvement of governance systems, controls and coordination processes.
* Provide high-trust administrative and logistical support to Board members, including travel, documentation and governance engagement requirements, building strong cross-Foundation relationships.
* Strengthen governance operations by supporting LGRC team coordination, governance records intranet content, invoicing and compliance documentation.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
* Experience working with or in an international context, ideally with non-government agency, government agency, or regulatory body.
* Prior working experience and knowledge of governance principles, board and committee processes and associated compliance requirements.
* Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with Board members, Executives, Committee Chairs and senior stakeholders, using a relational leadership approach to collaboratively influence outcomes.
This is an exciting role that requires engagement with The Foundation's teams both in Australia and across the world. Availability for some evening conference calls is required. There is an opportunity to design this role as flexible working to accommodate these requirements. Working from home and other flexible options are available and encouraged at The Foundation.
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:
* Generous salary packaging, we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay.
* Flexible work environment, we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing
* Generous leave allowances
* Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development, through tailored leadership and professional development programs, and focused development conversations.
Please apply directly using the \"Apply\" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the "Key Responsibilities", and "What you need to succeed" sections of the advertisement.
Applications Close: Sunday the 8th of March 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks, and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment, as well as to protect The Foundations reputation and values. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes.
Please note: We will not be accepting CV's via agencies for this role.
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