Board And Governance Coordinator

About the Role

We are seeking a candidate with a desire to enhance their governance experience by joining the Company Secretariat.  In this role, you will provide coordination and support for the Baptcare and Baptcare Affordable Housing Boards and their committees, as well as Baptist Care Australia. The provision of some EA support will also form part of the role. 

The role will suit someone who is highly organised, has strong written and communication skills, and appreciates the confidentiality and professionalism required when dealing with Board matters.  Some out of hours work will be required.

About You

You are passionate about continuing to grow your career in the Baptcare Affordable Housing space. Solutions focused and up for making a difference, you align your approach to strategy to achieve organisational and divisional goals. You are a true business partner that instils trust in your stakeholders by demonstrating integrity and accountability.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.

You will ideally bring the following:

• Corporate governance qualification from recognised provider (eg. Governance Institute of Australia, Australian Institute of Company Directors); or Business diploma in administration or equivalent
• The role requires attendance out of hours at Board and Committee meetings and flexible work arrangements will be in place to recognise this requirement.

Key Selection Criteria:

Adhering to principles and values

• Upholds ethical behaviour, consistent with Baptcare values
• Shows discretion, confidentiality and tact in dealings with all stakeholders
• Demonstrates integrity and credibility, and fosters open and honest communication
• Demonstrates commitment to the organisation and its values

Working with people and building relationships

• Establishes respectful professional relationships with board members, advisors, staff and other contacts
• Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others and relates well to people at all levels
• Gains agreement and commitment from others by engaging and gaining respect

Communicating and facilitating

• Speaks clearly, fluently and honestly to engender trust
• Engages a diverse range of people, and facilitates groups with skill and confidence
• Produces new ideas, approaches or insights when working with others
• Can creatively tailor communications to engage and meet the needs of the audience

Planning, organising and problem solving

• Establishes processes that improve efficiency and eliminate duplication of effort.
• Organises of own work and demonstrates effective prioritisation to ensure required timeframes are met.
• Sources and organises resources required for a task
• Is accountable and proactive about reviewing progress and outcomes of tasks
• Appropriately follows instructions from others and understands and respects authority
• Exercises common sense in making judgments and seeks solutions to problems 

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a Not for Profit, purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness​. ​

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

If you require support with the application process, please contact Eman Elhessny on *********@baptcare.org.au

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.