DescriptionCorporate Secretary – Empowering Governance in the Not-for-Profit Sector Are You Ready to Make a Difference with Your Expertise in Corporate Governance? Are you a skilled Corporate Secretary with a passion for governance and compliance? Do you thrive in the Not-for-Profit sector or feel driven to support it? Are you adept at mentoring others and building strong relationships? If so, we have a unique and rewarding opportunity for you.
About You As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Corporate Secretary who excels in managing governance processes, meeting deadlines, and supporting clients with expert advice. Your ability to ensure compliance, facilitate meetings, and produce high-quality deliverables will be essential in fostering impactful client relationships.
Our clients are all within the Not-for-Profit sector. Understanding their missions and needs will allow you to provide a comprehensive corporate secretarial experience. We are passionate about our clients and the incredible work they do, and we are looking for someone who shares this enthusiasm.
About Us The Breakthrough Office was founded with a mission to make a difference in the world. We are dedicated to supporting Not-for-Profit organisations by streamlining corporate governance, accounting, HR, and administrative processes. By enabling these organisations to focus on their purpose, we help create a world that values and advances its community.
Our Team Philosophy We foster an environment of learning, growth, and mutual support, ensuring both our clients and team members thrive. Our core values include:
Advance TogetherPut Clients FirstContinue to LearnShare the JourneyWe promote a healthy work-life balance and value a culture of collaboration and respect.
What You Will Do Meeting Facilitation: Draft detailed agendas and record accurate, concise minutes for board and committee meetings, ensuring decisions and action items are well-documented.Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and submit Annual Information Statements (AIS) to the ACNC, maintain compliance records, and liaise with regulatory bodies.Policy Development: Create, review, and maintain organisational policies, procedures, and registers, ensuring they meet best practices and regulatory requirements.Annual General Meetings (AGMs): Coordinate AGM logistics, compile and distribute comprehensive packs, manage RSVPs, and ensure quorum requirements are met.Board Governance Software Management: Facilitate governance software use, including training and support to streamline meeting scheduling, resolutions, and follow-ups.Director Onboarding and Offboarding: Manage documentation, provide orientation and training for new directors, and ensure smooth transitions for outgoing directors.Membership Management: Maintain accurate member registers, coordinate renewals and applications, and foster community through updates and events.Skills & Experience Demonstrated experience in a Corporate Secretarial role or equivalent.In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, compliance requirements, and best practices, particularly for Not-for-Profit organisations.Proficiency in board governance software like BoardPro and other cloud-based systems.Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.A professional qualification, or a legal background is highly desirable.Why Join Us? At The Breakthrough Office, we are passionate about empowering our clients to create positive change. If you share our enthusiasm for supporting the Not-for-Profit sector and have the expertise we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
To Apply: Please submit your application with a cover letter addressing the role requirements and your desire to work with us and our clients. Let's work together to advance governance and create extraordinary outcomes!
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