Principal Governance Advisor (Senior Governance Advisor AO8)

About the role

Hudson is recruiting an experienced Senior Governance Advisor (AO8) for a major Queensland infrastructure project based in Brisbane, which supports a transformation of Brisbane's rail network. Working within the Governance and Reporting team, you will provide high-level governance, secretariat and reporting support across senior program and project governance forums, helping decision-making, keeping governance processes running smoothly and delivering high-quality documentation and reporting. The role is an immediate requirement, so only candidates available to start within two weeks are sought.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate secretariat and governance support for senior program and project forums, including project control boards, committees and working groups.
• Prepare and quality assure agendas, meeting papers, minutes, briefing notes, presentations and executive submissions.
• Provide governance advice and support to management and project teams, identifying ways to improve governance frameworks and processes.
• Maintain accurate governance registers covering actions, decisions and implementation tracking.
• Coordinate reporting schedules, follow up outstanding information and ensure key deliverables are completed on time.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support transparent communication and informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement across governance, reporting and records management processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience providing secretariat and governance support to senior executive, program or project-level committees.
• Sound understanding of corporate governance principles, reporting frameworks and governance processes.
• Exceptional written communication skills and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to handle competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced project environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Experience with document and records management systems.