Part-time 0.6 or 0.8 FTE Sarah Group, a respected and diversified construction and property leader in South Australia, has been shaping the industry for over 60 years.
As a proud family-owned business, we serve as the parent company to Sarah Constructions, the Longridge Group, and Hindmarsh Plumbing, with a combined workforce of 500 employees.
Our vision is to build thriving, sustainable communities, and our mission is to redefine the boundaries of what's possible, while providing exceptional customer experiences, creating positive impact and lasting value.
We take pride in our core values of being a trusted partner, having a bold vision, and our commitment to fostering great people within a family culture.
These values drive our success, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking an Governance Support Aministrator to provide a high-level of support and guidance to the Group Board and sub-committees, the Sarah Family Council, and the Group Managing Director.
The Role Reporting to the Group Managing Director, this role will ensure administrative compliance and serve as the governance officer for Sarah Group, playing a pivotal role in strengthening the Group's governance function.
Key responsibilities of the role are to: Provide comprehensive administration support including preparation and distribution of board packs and reports, taking minutes, and recording and managing action items.
Actively collaborate with the Board Chair, Board members, and the Group Managing Director to ensure board meetings are effectively facilitated and administered.
Management of the board portal, Diligent, and ensure documents are stored appropriately and can be retrieved easily for future reference.
Administer all governance frameworks including but not limited to the charter(s), terms of reference, delegations of authority, registers and policies.
Identify opportunities for governance enhancements and implement improvements in operational effectiveness.
Adhere to all legal and organisational obligations, maintaining the integrity of the Corporate Compliance Framework.
Provide general administrative support to the Group Executive team, and the Brand and Communications team.
Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
Our Unique Value Are there benefits to working here?
You bet, joining Sarah Group has its rewards.
You will have the opportunity to become part of a high-performing team culture that thrives on continuous improvement and service excellence.
Not only will you enjoy a great working environment within a purpose-built modern office located just five minutes from the CBD, you will also enjoy: Salary continuance insurance.
Generous leave entitlements including 4 days of work/life balance leave, birthday leave, and 16 weeks paid parental leave.
Tailored professional development and training opportunities.
Great social events and casual Fridays.
Access to a comprehensive health & wellbeing program including an annual wellbeing allowance, full health assessments, discounted gym membership, discounted health insurance, annual flu vaccinations & access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.
About You You will possess the following qualifications, skills and experience: Experience serving in a Company Secretary or Governance related role.
Experience working in executive administration support.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications and online meeting platforms.
Strong organisational skills, communication skills, and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities at once.
Possess a sound understanding of the need for a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Ability to work autonomously, determine priorities, and anticipate the requirements of the Group Executive.
Proactively approach issues by being solution focused.
Experience working in a large family-owned business (preferred but not mandatory).
Experience working with Diligent, board portal (preferred but not mandatory).
Are you up for it?
All applications are managed through our employment website; just follow the 'Apply for this job' link below to submit your CV and cover letter.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Tahnee Curzon, Group Manager – Human Resources on 0402 907 196.
Applications will close COB Monday 18th November, or until the position is filled.
At Sarah Group we are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage a diverse range of people to apply for our positions.