The Position
The Governance and Risk Coordinator provides assistance and support to the NPG Board and Executive. The role is responsible for the coordination of Board meetings, providing Secretariat support to the four Board Sub-Committees, and coordinating the preparation of the Corporate Plan and Annual Report. The Governance and Risk Coordinator also provides support to the Manager Governance and Risk in developing and maintaining policies and monitoring organisational performance. The position reports operationally to the Manager Governance and Risk, however the role requires engagement with a variety of business areas and works closely with others in Corporate Services.
Specific Tasks
- Coordinate and provide support for the meetings of the Board and four Board Committees, including logistical coordination for meetings, the preparation of agendas and complex papers, and detailed and accurate meeting minutes for Committees.
- Coordinate NPGA’s relationships with Board and Committee members, departmental representatives, and other external stakeholders as required, while ensuring efficient and professional communication with both stakeholders and NPGA staff.
- Develop and maintain governance practices for the Board and its committees, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinating the development and publication of the NPGA’s planning and performance documents, primarily the Annual Report and Corporate Plan, in order to meet our legislative requirements and report on the delivery of our strategic and corporate goals and objectives.
- Provide high level assistance to the Executive Team and Board as required, including research, policy development, internal coordination and drafting of briefings and correspondence.
- Support the processing of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests as they arise.
- Assist the Manager, Governance and Risk, with the management and coordination of the NPGA’s internal audit program, risk management framework and internal policy documents as required.
Section Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to prepare high quality and accurate papers and reports.
- Ability to provide secretariat services to Boards and Committees, including taking minutes, managing action items, and compiling papers, or related experience.
- Ability to gain an understanding of corporate governance frameworks and accountability issues in an Australian Government environment, as they apply to a cultural institution.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, adaptive team environment and develop and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders and staff members.
- Experience and ability to support productive working relationships as a team member with a client focused approach.
- An ability to prioritise, plan and organise work independently and be accountable for work output.
Applicant information
In no more than two A4 pages, please tell us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this job.
Email your application, a current CV and the application coversheet to hrservices@npg.gov.au by the deadline listed below.
If you need more information, please get in touch with Jennifer Dunstan, Manager, Governance and Risk on (02) 6102 7052 or by email at jennifer.dunstan@npg.gov.au
Applications close midnight Monday 30 June 2025
