HR Governance Officer

HR Governance Officer

Joining Elders means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and success. With more than 185 years of history behind us, we've built a culture that's deeply rooted in connection, resilience and genuine care for the people we work with.

We are looking for a HR Governance Officer to join our Adelaide team on a permanent, full-time basis.

As a HR Governance Officer, you will support the People & Safety (P&S) team by coordinating governance activities, managing operational processes, and maintaining compliance and reporting frameworks. Working closely with the P&S Leadership team, you will support team operations and coordinate Executive, Board and P&S reporting, in addition to related activities across the function.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reporting schedules and track actions to ensure timely follow-up.
• Coordinate operational planning, risk, and compliance activities across the People function, including preparation of agendas and minutes.
• Provide operational support, including quality assurance of reports and Board/Committee papers
• Support team administration, including managing SharePoint document libraries, budget tracking, and invoice processing.
• Assist with intranet content updates and coordination of People & Safety activities.
• Provide project and initiative support, including coordination, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement activities.

About you

• Proven experience in governance, compliance, and/or executive support roles.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and experience using document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Strong problem-solving capability, with a proactive approach to identifying issues, implementing solutions, and driving continuous improvement.
• Qualifications or experience in Human Resources or Business Administration highly regarded.

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders is for Australian agriculture.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognizing talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.