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EDQ is seeking an experienced Principal Governance and Board Officer (AO7) to support the effective operation of the Economic Development Board and its Committees.

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About EDQ 
We are invested in our people: At EDQ, we know that they are the key to achieving our vision for Queensland. We are committed to creating a thriving and inclusive workplace that has purpose and where people are respected, can fulfil their potential, and deliver the best possible outcomes. We achieve this by creating a diverse workforce and by living our guiding principles. EDQ plays a critical role in unlocking land for housing supply both in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and on surplus Government land. We're committed to working with industry, local government and communities to deliver housing, economic prosperity and liveable places at scale and pace.

Your Team 
Reporting to the Director, Governance, this role provides senior-level governance leadership and oversight of Board secretariat functions. You will work closely with the Board Chair, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team to ensure robust governance arrangements, high-quality decision-making and compliance with legislative and policy obligations.

This is a high-trust, high-visibility role suited to a governance professional who can operate confidently at Board and Executive level and provide sound judgement in a fast-paced, complex environment.

What we are looking for 
We are seeking a highly capable governance professional who brings sound judgement, discretion and the ability to influence at senior levels. 

Your role

As Principal Governance and Board Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to end delivery of Board and Committee governance and secretariat services, ensuring EDQ consistently meets the highest standards of integrity, accountability and transparency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of high-quality, confidential Board and Committee secretariat services.
• Providing authoritative advice on governance frameworks, statutory obligations and decision-making processes.
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of Board charters, policies, delegations, registers and governance documentation.
• Managing the annual calendar of Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, coordination of papers and timely circulation of meeting packs.
• Ensuring accurate and compliant records of meetings, decisions, actions and minutes.
• Supporting Board member appointments, renewals, induction and professional development.
• Managing budgets and expenditure associated with the Board and its Committees.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with the Board Chair, CEO, Executive Leadership Team and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting governance assurance activities, including risk management, compliance and contribution to EDQ's Governance Framework and annual reporting obligations. 

Highly regarded: 
Experience within government, statutory authorities or similar public sector environments. 
Qualifications in governance, law, public administration or a related discipline.

What We Offer 
    · A supportive and inclusive team environment 
    · Opportunities for professional growth and development 
    · The chance to make a meaningful impact on workplace culture

How to apply

To enable us to assess your suitability, your application must include: 
    o a two-page response to ‘What we are looking for', keeping in mind the responsibilities of the role. 
    o a current résumé of no more than three pages.  

Please apply through the SmartJobs and Careers website.  
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Dirk Pretorius at 07 3452 7059

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 676150 26 Role description (Word, 3.40MB)