Eden Ritchie Recruitment are seeking an experienced Board Secretary, Governance & Legal professional to support a high-performing governance team within a Queensland Government agency. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the effective operation of Board and Committee functions, delivering high-quality governance support, and enabling clear decision-making processes across the organisation. Rate: $69.21 per hour super Location: Brisbane City Contract Length: 3 months possible extension Key Responsibilities Provide high-level secretariat support to the Board and Committees, including agendas, papers, minutes and action registers Coordinate end-to-end meeting management including scheduling, documentation, logistics, and governance calendars Prepare, review and disseminate high-quality governance documents and correspondence Support recruitment and onboarding processes for Board and Panel members in line with government procedures Maintain accurate record-keeping systems including correspondence tracking and document registers Build strong working relationships with executives, Board members, stakeholders and external partners Monitor Secretariat operations and identify opportunities for process improvement Provide professional administrative support as required to ensure efficient governance operations About You Previous experience preparing Board or Committee packs in fast-paced environments with conflicting priorities Strong written communication capability with exceptional attention to detail Demonstrated experience in governance coordination, secretariat support or executive administration Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise judgement and work with diplomacy and tact Proven experience liaising with senior stakeholders and managing sensitive information Highly organised, proactive and capable of supporting multiple concurrent deadlines This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal governance role, strengthen Board operations, and contribute to high-quality decision-making processes across a major Queensland Government entity. For more information or to discuss the role, please contact Bree Woods on bree@edenritchie.com.au or 07 3230 0038 .
