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Posted 20 July, 2026

Senior Governance Officer (005835)

Tasmanian Government
South Full Time
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Senior Governance Officer (005835)


Macquarie Point Development Corporation

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 02 August, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:

Sunday 2 August, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

General Stream Band 6 - Tasmanian State Service Award

Salary:

$112,990 to $127,715 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

The key functions of this role will be to lead the central coordination of the Corporation's governance and to lead and support drafting of complex papers and briefs. The role also leads the continuous improvement of the governance processes and the strategic planning of agendas for governance forums.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the society in which we live and work, and recognise the significant value of having a diverse team. We strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Mac Point understands the importance of a flexible working environment. We encourage you to talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a permanent basis.

Hours per fortnight

Full-time 73.50 hours per fortnight.

Duties:

  1. Strategically plan and manage the delivery the Corporation's governance using appropriate management tools and techniques to ensure processes are followed and outcomes delivered on time and within resource constraints.
  2. Continuously improve the Corporation' governance processes and systems to enhance the quality of the Corporation's outputs.
  3. Prepare written materials including meeting papers, minutes, briefing papers, reports, plans and official correspondence.
  4. Edit, quality assure and proof written materials, ensuring information is factually accurate, up to date, meets required standards and templates, has the correct spelling and grammar and reads clearly.
  5. Establish and build productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective engagement, and where relevant, that governance processes and objectives are achieved within time constraints.
  6. Process and draft responses to Requests for Information received by the Corporation.
  7. Support stakeholder engagement through effective record keeping, planning and content preparation.
  8. Provide administrative support as required.

Desirable Requirements

Experience in a public sector or complex governance environment.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Senior Governance Officer (005835).DOCX

Senior Governance Officer (005835).pdf

Advice to applicants.DOCX

Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name: Grace Johnson
Position: Principal Strategy, Project and Policy officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0447 882 019

How to apply

  1. Review the Statement of Duties.
  2. Upload a 1-2 page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.
  3. Attach a copy of your current Resume/CV.

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at [email protected]

Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf

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