About the Role The Australian Government is planning a future high speed rail network to connect Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and regional communities across the east coast. As Assistant Board Secretary for the Australian Government's High Speed Rail Authority, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and maintaining the highest standards of governance across all Boards and Committees for the Authority. This role offers the chance to be at the heart of effective governance, working closely with senior executives and board members to ensure seamless operations and impactful decision-making. You will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of transport, contributing to economic productivity, regional development, and sustainability goals. With flexible working arrangements available in either Sydney or Canberra, this position is ideal if you are seeking a meaningful career move within a supportive and knowledgeable team environment. The organisation values diversity, professional growth, and offers ongoing opportunities for training and development. The key duties of the position include Your Impact Your governance expertise will underpin the Authority's commitment to transparency, integrity, and good governance by: Coordinating the planning, preparation, and delivery of Board and Committee meetings, ensuring all logistics are managed efficiently and effectively. Managing end-to-end Board and Committee processes, including preparation of agenda planning, paper coordination, meeting logistics, governance calendar, minutes and action tracking. Ensuring timely circulation of high-quality Board and Committee papers that meet governance requirements and deadlines. Reviewing and finalising Board and Committee documentation for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with established standards before submission for review. Supporting continuous improvements in leading governance practices throughout the organisation. Acting as a key point of contact for Board members, Committee members, and senior executives on all matters relating to Board and Committee operations. About You You're a seasoned governance professional with deep expertise in government procurement and contract law. You bring: Demonstrated experience drafting accurate board minutes. Deep knowledge of corporate governance principles along with proven experience supporting Boards and Committees within regulated environments. Exceptional organisational skills with an unwavering attention to detail. Well-developed written communication skills including experience drafting or reviewing high-level documentation for Boards or Committees. Experience supporting Audit & Risk Committees or other specialist committees is advantageous. A track record of building effective working relationships with senior executives while demonstrating professionalism, discretion, sound judgement, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Experience gained within public sector organisations or large-scale infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.
