About the Role
Under broad direction, the Governance Officer supports the effective operation of the University Council, Academic Senate and their subcommittees by coordinating meetings, taking minutes, preparing governance documentation and maintaining accurate records and compliance information. The role ensures smooth governance processes through clear communication, efficient logistics and proactive stakeholder support. The role also maintains the University's policy and delegation library, assists policy owners, ensures governance documents remain current and consistent, and contributes to other important governance and policy projects. The role will also handle Freedom of Information enquiries (training will be provided).
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting the Senior Policy and Projects Officer to ensure the effective operation of the University's policy framework
* Maintaining accurate records, registers and compliance information relating to the University's external entities
* Supporting committees by preparing paper packs, attending committee meetings and taking minutes
About You
This is a terrific opportunity for someone who is interested in learning and enjoys interacting with decision makers (executive and board) within an organisation and is keen on a clear career path. You will bring high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to negotiate and liaise with a broad range of stakeholders.
* Experience in, and understanding of, governance practices and principles.
* Proven ability to prepare complex correspondence, papers, briefings, minutes and reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Competency in using a range of computer applications, including word‐processing, Excel, Teams and Zoom, and accessing information from websites, spreadsheets and databases.
* Sound judgement and the ability to prioritise tasks, exercise initiative, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
It is expected that the successful candidate will have completed a degree and have subsequent relevant experience; or possess an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training. Even if you don't have all the listed experience, we encourage you to apply if you feel this role aligns with your strengths.
Governance, Legal and Risk
Governance, Legal and Risk provide governance, legal, policy, compliance, insurance and risk management support to the University and its staff. The team provides advice on university governance and decision‐making processes and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Flinders has policies in place to protect its people, assets and activities.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top‐ten Australian university and among the top 1% in the world. We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
* 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
* Flexible working arrangements
* Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative
* Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
* Vibrant campus life and amenities including on‐campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. We are a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
* Please see our Reconciliation Action Plan
* Please see our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
* A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the role.
How to Apply and Information
* To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000015594 – Governance Officer
* Submit a cover letter detailing your suitability as per the position description.
* For more information regarding this position, please contact Marc Davies.
Applications must be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Wednesday 25 February 2026. Late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.
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