Governance Project Officer

Our purpose is to provide safe, culturally appropriate and affordable accommodation for First Nations people who need to be away from home to access services and economic opportunities. 

Across its network of hostels, dedicated Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) staff provide accommodation and meals for residents in a supportive environment, assisted by local First Nations service providers and referral agencies.

AHL also supports the Australian Government’s efforts to improve economic outcomes for First Nations people. By purchasing goods and services from First Nations businesses at every opportunity, we help support a more inclusive economy. We are proud to be one of the largest employers of First Nations people in the Australian Public Service, First Nations employees make up approximately 50% of our workforce.

AHL is looking for a Governance Project Officer. Working with the Executive Officer Corporate, responsibilities of the role include: board and committee secretariat, coordination to support the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary and assisting with the development and implementation of AHL’s corporate governance functions and frameworks.
 

The key duties of the position include:

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing secretariat support for the AHL Board and committees including the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee, the Asset Management Committee, the Investment Committee and the Information Management Committee.
• Drafting Board and committee papers, briefs and correspondence.
• Coordination activities to support the Office of the CFO / Company Secretary.
• Assisting with the delivery of AHL’s corporate governance functions including internal audit, risk management, fraud control, legislative compliance and business continuity
• Other duties as directed.

The role is available for either Full-time or Part-time (minimum 3 days per week)

For further information about the position and how to apply, please visit our website at 

Eligibility

Eligibility 
•    Be an Australian Citizen
•    Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check (prior to engagement)
•    Meet Fitness for Duty requirements (prior to engagement)
•    Hold and maintain a Working with Children Check in QLD, if in Brisbane location (prior to engagement).
•    Hold or obtain relevant qualifications.