Governance and Secretariat Support Officer | C4 Governance
Support senior government governance committees in a C4 (Command, Control, Communications and Computers) environment, coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, managing minutes and tracking actions. This Canberra-based contract offers exposure to complex capabilities and senior-level governance processes.

Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 18 January 2027 – 30 June 2027
Security Clearance Requirement: Minimum NV1 clearance (PV desirable)
Closing Date: 10am, 7 December 2026

Essential Tasks: 

• Coordinate senior committee meetings, including scheduling, venue bookings, attendance tracking and distribution of meeting materials.
  
  
  
• Prepare, format and quality-assure agendas, meeting papers, minutes and action registers in accordance with established standards.
  
  
  
• Provide end-to-end secretariat support for governance boards and committees, liaising with stakeholders to coordinate submissions and meeting documentation.
  
  
  
• Maintain committee records, track outstanding actions and improve administrative processes, templates and reporting.
  
  
  

Key Criteria:

• Essential: Demonstrated administrative and secretariat experience supporting committees, including agenda preparation, minute-taking and action tracking.
  
  
  
• Essential: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
  
  
  
• Highly Desirable: Experience supporting senior government governance committees and familiarity with government writing and document formatting standards.
  
  
  
• Desirable: Knowledge of government capability programs and strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills.
  
  
  

How to Apply: Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please apply below and send through your latest CV. If you have further questions or wish to speak with the consultant, please contact Louie Musolino on (02) 6230 0233.
About Compas: Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.