Corporate Governance Coordinator

Corporate Governance Coordinator

About APCO

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is Australia’s co-regulator for packaging and a not-for-profit organisation driving the development of a circular economy for packaging.

We are a dynamic, ambitious organisation, working at the intersection of industry, government, and community, helping to shape sustainable packaging outcomes that matter. We’re at an exciting stage of growth, and we take our governance seriously as the foundation that makes it possible.

Our small but highly effective Governance team sits at a critical junction, collaborating with the Board and executive leadership to make sure we operate with integrity and purpose. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone looking for meaningful work in an organisation that moves quickly and thinks carefully.

The opportunity

This role is part-time (4 days per week) for a fixed-term 18-month contract and is the operational backbone of the Governance team. You’ll work closely with the Corporate Governance Manager to keep our governance systems running smoothly and continually improving them. That means owning our planning tools, records, registers, and assurance processes, and actively contributing to how we develop and embed better governance practice across the organisation.

This isn’t a passive coordination role. We’re looking for someone who spots a gap, thinks through the fix, and gets it done. Your work spans across a wide range of stakeholders, from the Board, executive team and senior leadership, so the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in different contexts matters as much as the technical side.

What you’ll do

Governance Planning & Systems

• Own and maintain the team’s project planning boards to meet deadlines,
• Develop and maintain team process documents (SOPs) to reflect current practice
• Manage SharePoint-based records management ensuring consistency
• Support the preparation of Board and Committee meeting packs, including maintaining accurate records

Policy & Compliance Assurance

• Maintain the policy register, tracking review cycles, ownership, and status across all organisational policies.
• Support internal compliance assurance activities
• Identify gaps in policy coverage or compliance processes and recommend solutions.

Risk Management Support

• Maintain and coordinate the risk controls assurance process
• Compile risk insights and contribute to reporting
• Help identify process improvements that strengthen our risk management maturity over time.

Why join APCO

• You’ll be part of a small, close-knit governance team with real scope to shape how we work. Our organisation is growing its governance maturity, which means there’s genuine opportunity to build something, not just maintain it.
• You’ll have visibility across the whole organisation, working with a capable and supportive manager who is truly invested in your growth and development.
• We’re a flexible, hybrid workplace. The people who thrive here take pride in their work, hold themselves to a high standard, and bring real commitment to what they do because it matters to them.

What we offer

• Hybrid working
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborative, supportive workplace culture.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Additional leave including Birthday and Impact leave.
• Employee recognition and awards.

 Equal Employment Opportunities 

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all genders, identities, and experiences. 

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible experience for all candidates and will work with you to meet your needs.