Copy of Academic Committees Governance Officer

At AE, we’re looking for an organised and detail-driven Academic Committees Governance Officer to support the Academic Board and its sub-committees. This role sits at the centre of academic decision-making, ensuring governance processes run smoothly, documentation is accurate, and committees are well supported to uphold academic standards.

Working closely with the Dean, Academic Quality and the Provost, you’ll coordinate committee processes, prepare governance documentation, track actions, and ensure academic decisions are properly recorded and implemented.

If you enjoy working with senior stakeholders, managing complex governance processes, and contributing to strong academic outcomes, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting higher education quality and compliance.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide governance and secretariat support across a number of academic committees including Teaching & Learning, Scholarship & Research, the Board of Examiners, and Course Advisory Committees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating academic governance calendars and meeting schedules
• Preparing agendas and high-quality committee papers
• Attending meetings and producing clear, accurate minutes and action registers
• Providing procedural advice to Committee Chairs and members
• Monitoring governance compliance with Terms of Reference and frameworks
• Supporting course approvals, assessment oversight, and academic quality processes
• Maintaining secure governance records and documentation repositories
• Assisting with governance reviews, audits, and accreditation activities