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APS 6 Governance Coordinator

Applications close midnight Monday 3 August 2026

The Governance Coordinator is responsible for delivering high-quality secretariat, coordination and administrative support to the Board and four Board Sub-Committees.

The role facilitates the effective operation of the Gallery's governance framework through the coordination of Board and Committee activities, governance processes and records. The position also supports coordination of the Gallery's corporate reporting obligations, including the Corporate Plan, Annual Report and facilitates the Gallery's responses to government reporting and information requests.

The Governance Coordinator reports operationally to the Head, Governance & Risk, and works closely with stakeholders across the Gallery. The role supports the planning, coordination and delivery of governance and reporting activities by establishing timeframes, managing workflows, coordinating contributions and monitoring progress to ensure high-quality and timely outcomes.

In no more than two A4 pages, please tell us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this job.

Email your application, a current CV and the application coversheet to [email protected] by the deadline listed below.

If you need more information, please get in touch with Isobel Taylor-Rodgers, Head, Governance and Risk on (02) 6102 7052 or by email at [email protected]

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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