Governance Administration Officer

Churches of Christ, Seniors Living Governance, Kenmore Campus

Governance and Compliance Officer

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

About Us

For over 130 years, Churches of Christ (CofC) has been at the heart of the community, providing compassionate, Christ-inspired care across Queensland. With over 200 services in more than 100 communities, we’re proud to say that, with the dedication of over 3,500 staff and 1,000 volunteers, we’re making a difference in tens of thousands of lives every year.

From supporting families and young people to providing retirement living and aged care services, our mission is to offer care and compassion to people at all stages of life. To discover more about our services and how we’re creating positive change, visit cofc.com.au.

Our Employee Benefits

Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.

We also offer:

• Five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more.
• Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study.
• Access to online learning platforms to further develop your skills.
• Employee discount program through our large network of retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JB HI-FI).

Salary Sacrifice Details

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on every day expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits. For more information on salary sacrifice and what that might look like for you, Click here.

Governance and Compliance Officer

Are you ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization that prioritizes care, compassion, and community? Churches of Christ is seeking a Governance and Compliance Officer to support our Seniors Living Group by ensuring robust governance, compliance, and administrative excellence.

About the Role

In this pivotal position, you will provide advanced administrative and compliance support, helping align our operations with key legislative and organizational standards. You will manage controlled documentation, coordinate governance activities, and play a significant role in accreditation reviews. From drafting policies to organizing high-level meetings, your attention to detail and expertise will underpin our commitment to quality and compliance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Document Control: Draft, review, and administer governance-related documentation, including policies and processes.
• Administrative Support: Manage databases like Riskman,
• Coordinate materials for governance forums, and respond to inquiries via the Governance Support Desk.
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and record decisions, ensuring effective follow-through on actions.
• Compliance and Accreditation: Support the mapping and preparation of documentation for accreditation reviews and audits.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and represent the organization at industry forums, ensuring our practices are informed by sector best standards.

What You Bring

• A diploma in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• At least three years in an administrative or compliance-focused role.
• Proficiency with tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with experience managing documentation in systems like Riskman.
• Demonstrates advanced writing proficiency and fluency in English, with a strong command of grammar, style, and tone.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks in aged care is desirable.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

To apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Ashok Sharma on 04 2520 1071.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.