Governance Coordinator

Lauriston Girls’ School is seeking a highly organised and experienced Governance Coordinator to provide trusted administrative and secretariat support to the School Council, Foundation Board and their Committees.

This is an opportunity to play an important role in supporting effective governance within a leading independent school. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer in their capacity as Company Secretary, you will coordinate governance activities, prepare high-quality meeting documentation and help ensure actions, records and regulatory requirements are managed accurately and on time.

About Lauriston

Established in 1901, Lauriston Girls’ School has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, educational innovation, and a deep commitment to empowering young women. From our renowned Howqua Year 9 campus program to our Reggio Emilia–inspired Early Learning Centre, Lauriston is a vibrant and progressive learning community. Our values – Engagement in Life, Intellectual Curiosity, Courage, Creativity and Relationships – shape who we are and all we do.

About the role

• Part-time (0.5FTE), 12 month position
• Commencing January 2027

The Governance Coordinator supports the smooth and effective operation of the School Council, Foundation Board and their Committees. You will coordinate meeting schedules and arrangements, prepare and distribute agendas and papers, produce accurate minutes and resolutions, maintain action registers and administer the School’s Board portal.

You will also maintain governance records and registers, coordinate document review cycles, support member appointments and induction, and assist with regulatory, audit and external information requests.

Working with a high degree of independence, you will bring sound judgement, initiative and discretion to the role. You will anticipate governance requirements, identify emerging deadlines or risks, and build effective working relationships with Council and Board members, senior leaders and stakeholders across the School.

Flexibility around working days will be required to support the governance meeting cycle with some meetings taking place outside normal working hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.

We are seeking a candidate with:

• A genuine commitment to Lauriston's values of Engagement in Life, Intellectual Curiosity, Courage, Creativity and Relationships.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative and coordination support to a Board, Council, Committee or senior leadership group.
• Experience coordinating meetings, including schedules, agendas, papers, minute taking and action follow-up.
• A sound understanding of governance processes and the responsibilities of a Board or governing body.
• Experience maintaining governance documentation, registers, policies and records.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare accurate minutes, correspondence and formal documentation.
• Highly developed organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound judgement, initiative and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence using relevant digital systems and software.

Experience within an independent school, education, not-for-profit or similarly regulated environment will be highly regarded, as will a relevant qualification in business, governance or administration and experience with Board management systems such as BoardEffect.

Why join Lauriston?

As a member of our staff, you will join a supportive and professional community that values learning, wellbeing and meaningful contribution. Staff enjoy sector-leading employment conditions, opportunities for ongoing professional growth, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and a range of benefits that support wellbeing and development.

For further information please refer to the Lauriston employment website

All applicants must hold current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain) and have the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications should be addressed to the Principal and include a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role and a current resume.

Please submit applications via our recruitment portal; email applications will not be considered.

Applications close Monday 23 November 2026 at 9.00am. Please note that Lauriston Girls' School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date; therefore, early applications are encouraged. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Enquiries: Kim Reid, People and Capability Coordinator on 03 9864 7555, or employment@lauriston.vic.edu.au

Lauriston Girls’ School is a child safe organisation which welcomes children, young people and their families. Lauriston Girls’ School has zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Lauriston Girls’ School is responsible for the care and protection of the children and young people within our care and reporting of information about suspected child abuse.  All members of staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.