Principal Governance and Board Officer (AO7)
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)
Location: Brisbane
Status: Permanent | Flexible full-time
About Economic Development Queensland
Davidson is proud to support Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) with the recruitment of their next Principal Governance and Board Officer. EDQ is the Queensland Government’s land use planning and development agency. EDQ works with industry, local government and communities to unlock land for housing supply, deliver priority infrastructure and facilitate projects that drive economic growth and employment across Queensland.
Operating in a complex statutory environment, EDQ plays a critical coordination role across government to ensure development outcomes are timely, transparent and aligned to the State’s strategic priorities.
The opportunity
EDQ is seeking an experienced Principal Governance and Board Officer (AO7) to support the effective operation of the Economic Development Board and its Committees.
Reporting to the Director, Governance, this role provides senior-level governance leadership and oversight of Board secretariat functions. You will work closely with the Board Chair, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team to ensure robust governance arrangements, high-quality decision-making and compliance with legislative and policy obligations.
This is a high-trust, high-visibility role suited to a governance professional who can operate confidently at Board and Executive level and provide sound judgement in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Your role
As Principal Governance and Board Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Board and Committee governance and secretariat services, ensuring EDQ consistently meets the highest standards of integrity, accountability and transparency.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of high-quality, confidential Board and Committee secretariat services.
- Providing authoritative advice on governance frameworks, statutory obligations and decision-making processes.
- Overseeing the development and maintenance of Board charters, policies, delegations, registers and governance documentation.
- Managing the annual calendar of Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, coordination of papers and timely circulation of meeting packs.
- Ensuring accurate and compliant records of meetings, decisions, actions and minutes.
- Supporting Board member appointments, renewals, induction and professional development.
- Managing budgets and expenditure associated with the Board and its Committees.
- Building and maintaining trusted relationships with the Board Chair, CEO, Executive Leadership Team and key internal and external stakeholders.
- Supporting governance assurance activities, including risk management, compliance and contribution to EDQ’s Governance Framework and annual reporting obligations.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a highly capable governance professional who brings sound judgement, discretion and the ability to influence at senior levels.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a senior governance, board secretariat or company secretariat role.
- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, board operations and statutory compliance.
- Experience supporting Boards, Committees and senior executives in complex or regulated environments.
- Highly developed written communication skills, including preparation of Board papers, agendas and minutes.
- Strong stakeholder management capability and the confidence to operate at Board, CEO and Executive level.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Highly regarded:
- Experience within government, statutory authorities or similar public sector environments.
- Qualifications in governance, law, public administration or a related discipline.
Why join EDQ
- A pivotal role supporting a statutory Board and senior government decision-makers.
- The opportunity to shape and strengthen governance practices during a critical period of growth and reform.
- Exposure to senior leadership, Ministers and whole-of-government priorities.
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive public sector conditions.
- A values-driven organisation committed to integrity, inclusion and public value.
How to apply
Please provide:
- A two-page response outlining how your skills and experience align with the role, and
- A current résumé.
EDQ is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact William Stock on william.stock@davidsonw.com, quoting reference JN -012026-42127.
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