Do you have sound administrative skills, in particular supporting boards and committees and company secretariat functions?

If you are interested in being part of a small dedicated executive office team, working for a purpose-driven organisation, then this could be the job for you.

We are Growing!

The pandemic shone a light on the critical role pharmacists play within healthcare. We continue to respond to a generational increase in demand and deliver on the important role we have in leading accreditation and assessment of education of the pharmacy sector nationally and internationally. This increasing complexity has created demand for additional executive support.

Opportunity - Governance and Executive Support Officer

As part of a small team and reporting to the Executive Officer, provide high level operational, executive, company secretariat and governance support to the Executive Office and the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Your role will include:

• Company Secretariat and Committee Governance and Support
• Executive and Operational Support to the COO
• APC Governance Support and Coordination
• General Office Support

This pivotal role will include secretariat functions to ensure our governance activities continue to remain sound and fit for purpose, including coordination of policies, risk management and statutory company registers. You will report to the Executive Officer but also offer executive support services to the Chief Operating Officer - which will place you in a highly trusted position.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate skills and experience in:

• Supporting governance of boards and committees, including professional minute taking skills
• Executive support experience, including capacity to work with discretion in a trusted environment
• High level of competency in Microsoft office suite eg Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

You will likely be an accomplished professional seeking new challenges, but you will bring experience and maturity to the role.

About APC

The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is an independent not-for-profit company, responsible for accreditation of pharmacy education and training, under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS).

With 40 years of history and experience, we set and maintain the standards of pharmacy education to ensure that pharmacists who practise in Australia deliver safe and effective health care. This includes assessing overseas trained pharmacists, accrediting university programs and delivering exams to people wanting to become registered pharmacists in Australia.

We are based in the Canberra Airport Business Park complex, in a modern and well-appointed office complex, with cafes, shopping and easy access. We provide full FBT benefits as a PBI entity, welfare allowance and free onsite car parking. We also offer flexible working arrangements, including a 60/40 hybrid work model that balances office and work from home opportunities once fully trained.

We pride ourselves as an equal opportunity employer that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

How to Apply

If you wish to know more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our website here to download the position description.

When ready to apply, all applications must be submitted via the Apply Now link on EthicalJobs.

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to attend an interview shortly thereafter at our Canberra office.

A position description is attached.