The Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) is the national peak body representing workplace rehabilitation providers across Australia. ARPA promotes best practice, effective return-to-work outcomes and professional standards across the sector.
REMOTE ROLE - WORK FROM ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA
We are seeking an Executive Officer – Secretariat & Governance to work at the centre of national decision-making.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is critical to ensuring high-quality governance processes, accurate records, and continuity of decision-making across a national peak body.
This is a trusted, senior role suited to someone who understands board dynamics, values discretion, and takes pride in governance done well.
In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of ARPA’s core governance functions, including:
- Coordinating National Council, National Executive and committee meetings
- Preparing agendas, papers, minutes and maintaining action registers
- Supporting AGMs, Council nominations and governance cycles
- Maintaining governance registers, records and statutory documentation
- Managing governance platforms such as BoardPro and DocuSign
- Providing procedural and governance support to the CEO
You will play a key role in ensuring continuity, accuracy and confidence in ARPA’s governance during a period of strategic renewal.
Employment Details
- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
- Employment type: Part-time (0.4 FTE)
- Location: Flexible / hybrid
About You
You’re organised, detail-focused and calm under pressure. You understand governance processes, enjoy supporting decision-makers and take pride in accuracy and follow-through.
Experience in secretariat, governance, executive support or similar roles is essential.
Interested?
Applications are now open and shortlisting will commence shortly.
If you are interested, please submit a one-page cover letter and your updated CV directly to Nahtanha Davey (Nat) our CEO via ceo@arpa.org.au.
Applications close COB Thursday 5 February. Early applications are encouraged.
