Governance and Board Officer (Executive Secretariat)

Victorian Government
$97,955 - $111,142 a year
Victoria
Full time
July 24, 2025

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VDT73_1753338711
  • Deliver governance, secretariat and administrative support in the coordination and the provision of confidential, best practice services to board, executives and committees to enable IBAC to perform its legislated functions.
  • Contributes to a range of policy administration, in the preparation of risk, integrity and compliance reporting, documents and processes that underpin good governance and formal decision making.
  • Aligns committee operations with IBAC strategic objectives, with continuous improvement in governance administration, and demonstrate adaptability, inclusion and outcome focused thinking in a complex regulatory environment
  • Melbourne CBD (3 days) with hybrid / flexible working arrangements
  • Full-time ongoing, VPS4 $95,102- $107,905 + super
Applications close 11:59pm, 7 August 2025
Our organisation
IBAC's work is vitally important to Victorians - we prevent and expose public sector corruption and police misconduct.
Our vision is a public sector and police that acts with integrity for all Victorians.

Our team

People who work for IBAC are expected to have a sound understanding of and ability to demonstrate the IBAC values when dealing with Government agencies, the community and colleagues.
IBAC's values are incorporated in professional skills and behaviours for the position.
We Lead by example, Act Impartially, Work Together, Behave with Respect, Strive for Excellence.

Your new role

We have an opportunity for an individual to join our Risk & Integrity team as Executive Secretariat on a full-time ongoing basis. Reporting to the Manager - Risk & Integrity, the role will deliver stakeholder focused support for committees and demands strong organisational skills, sound judgement, diplomacy and resilience.
Duties include:
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders, including committee chairs, members, and organisational representatives
  • Provide full life-cycle governance administrative support for board, executive and all IBAC committees
  • Support effective and efficient information management, including monitoring shared secretariat email inboxes, and maintaining records.
  • Expense management, performance management, logistics, schedule and coordinate committee meetings
Additional duties are set out in the position description. To view this, please visit the IBAC Careers webpageand click on the appropriate vacancy.

Our requirements / Your skill set

We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities:
  • Experience in governance and board secretariat practice and/or risk management
  • Proven ability in governance and secretariat support at Executive level forums and meetings, in Federal, State or Local government environment.
  • Previous governance experience within a highly complex regulation operating environment,
  • Understanding of technology platform(s) for board coordination, risk and integrity databases and policy, information and data management.
  • Demonstrated experience in the handling of sensitive operational information.
  • Adaptable and purpose-driven, collaborates effectively across teams, fosters inclusivity and accountability, and aligns team efforts with organisational goals and community impact.
  • Defines tasks, guides execution, monitors progress, takes correction action and understands organisational pressure, climate and culture.
Due to the requiremen t to attain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.

All applications should include:
  • a resume (no longer than 5 typed pages)
  • a cover letter, that address the key selection criteria)
  • responses to the administrative screening questions within the application process
PDF documents are preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email pcchelp@ibac.vic.gov.au.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Jane Whiter, Director Strategy & Risk: jane.whiter@ibac.vic.gov.au
Applications close 11:59pm, 7 August 2025
We are committed to bringing together people with differing perspectives, lived experiences and skills to make choices that reflect our integrity and community, and to creating an inclusive work environment for all.
Visit: www.ibac.vic.gov.au for more information.
Applications close Friday 24 July 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
24 July 2025
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