Senior Secretariat and Governance Lead
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Join Corporate Services, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
- Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $129,464-$142,665 + super & leave loading
- Ongoing role based in Sydney NSW
About the role
The Senior Secretariat and Governance Lead will deliver high-level executive and secretariat services for various boards and committees, in particular the Audit and Risk Committees (ARC) for the department and agencies, including membership arrangements, providing strategic advice, administrative services, governance oversight, and communications management that align with legislative and internal frameworks. Sitting within the Legal and Governance branch, the role also supports oversight and delivery of governance arrangements across the department to ensure effective governance mechanisms are in place and maintains the department’s Corporate Policy Governance Framework, guiding the business on policy development, timely reviews and relevant reporting.
Some of the key accountabilities of the role include –
- Provide comprehensive ARC secretariat support by coordinating meetings and presentation materials, preparing and distributing agendas, minute taking, drafting and dissemination and documenting decision-making processes. This includes undertaking actions arising from boards and committee meetings, liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely completion, accurate reporting, and appropriate, confidential correspondence.
- Support broader boards and committees’ governance, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and act as a central point of contact for board and committee members.
- Provide support for high-level oversight of diverse corporate governance requirements for the department. Including maintaining the Corporate Policies Governance Framework and supporting the development and management of the department’s Governance Framework.
For any role specific questions, please reach out to Alisra Nagele, Associate Director Governance and Corporate Policy via
[email protected]
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Experience delivering high-quality executive-level secretariat support for boards and committees, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action tracking.
- Ability to support the development, implementation and evaluation of governance frameworks, programs, and strategies to support effective decision-making and compliance.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and organisational skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and coordinate complex activities across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply!
Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Closing Date: Friday, 19th June 2026 [10.00AM]
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
- Create social and economic opportunities for the state
- Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
- Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
- Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
- Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
- Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
- Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
- Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history
We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.
