Company Secretary, Leading Australian Not-for Profit Organisation
JLegal is partnering exclusively with a leading non-profit organisation which has grown and evolved since it began over 150 years ago.
Our client is seeking a talented Company Secretary on a 4-day week basis, who will report directly to the CEO. The successful applicant will be values driven and responsible for providing governance expertise to the Board, CEO, and Executive team, while managing the company secretariat operations for the Board and Committees.
Key Responsibilities
In conjunction with the CEO, optimise the relationship between the Boards, Committees and management to ensure access to all relevant and material information
Ensure the smooth operation of the Boards and Committees
Ensure preparation of Board and Committee calendars setting out both meeting timing, locations and the program for the year
Development of work plans, meeting planning, agenda preparation and logistics
Orchestration of papers, in particular quality and consistency checking of material presented to Boards and Committees
Taking minutes and preparing a register of Matters for Action for each Board and Committee, seeking verification of these minutes, and ensuring Chair signoff of Board minutes
Maintain a repository of Board and Committee information, including Company Constitutions, Board and Committee Charters, Board Policies, past Board and Committee papers and minutes, contact information for Directors and Committee members, and any other relevant reference documentation
Manage registers of directors' interests and the skills matrices for the Board
Provide an information pack suitable for providing information to prospective or recently appointed directors, to include an overview of Group, constitutions, charters, the strategic plan, values, and other documentation of value
Maintain all company records with ASIC or similar authorities
The Successful Candidate
Undergraduate qualification in Business, Law, or Commerce
Postgraduate Governance qualifications from the Governance Institute of Australia
Training with the Australian Institute of Company Directors will be viewed favourably
Demonstrable expertise in governance and Board operations from organisations within a complex regulatory environment
Self-motivated with strong leadership qualities, particularly the ability to influence those outside direct management responsibility or sphere of influence
Ability to work as a member of a team at all levels within an organisation
Maintain absolute confidentiality in all matters relating to organisation
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, particularly the preparation of complex reports suitable for Board decision-making
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