# Governance Officer

**Company:** [Australian Payments Plus](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/23J6WAXcdb5bxnuhjbNfth.md)
**Location:** Sydney, Australia
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Corporate Affairs

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## Description

**Life @ AP+:**

We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose - to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You'll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life.

We're driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We're ready to help you do it.

### **The Role:**

As the **Governance Officer,** you'll play an integral role in supporting AP+'s Governance function and ensuring the effective operation of our Board and Board Committees.

Working closely with the Head of Governance and Company Secretary, you'll coordinate governance activities, prepare Board materials, manage governance documentation and help ensure AP+ continues to meet its corporate governance, legal and regulatory obligations. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a trusted environment where your organisation, attention to detail and ability to build strong working relationships will make a real impact.

### **This role is responsible for:**

-   Providing end-to-end administrative and secretariat support for Board and Board Committee meetings, including agendas, meeting papers, minute preparation and Board portal administration.
-   Managing the Governance mailbox and supporting Directors with administrative requirements, including expense processing.
-   Coordinating the annual Governance calendar, ensuring meetings, paper deadlines and briefing sessions are effectively scheduled.
-   Maintaining corporate registers and governance records, including regulatory filings and Board documentation.
-   Managing governance documentation and responding to information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
-   Supporting governance improvement initiatives and helping optimise Governance team processes.
-   Maintaining Board-related content across the AP+ website and intranet.
-   Providing administrative support for governance projects, alongside invoicing and accounts administration for the Legal & Governance team.

### **In order to be successful in this role you'll need to demonstrate:**

-   At least four years' experience in a Board, Governance, Company Secretariat or similar administration role.
-   Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
-   Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
-   Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence supporting senior executives, Directors and key stakeholders.
-   The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, integrity and discretion.
-   Strong administrative and document management skills, with experience using Microsoft Office and governance systems or Board portals.
-   A proactive, continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to enhance governance processes.
-   Familiarity with corporate governance principles, with knowledge of the financial services or payments industry considered advantageous.

**What happens next:**

At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose.­ Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal.

If you're ready to be a game changer, please submit your application. The Talent Acquisition team will endeavour to review your application and notify you of the outcome within the next two weeks.  
  
We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we're here to help. Please reach out to recruitment@auspayplus.com.au We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

_AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role._