Company Secretary

• Part -Time Role (3 Days Per Week) 
• Sydney (or Melbourne by Negotiation)
• $113K (pro-rata) + Super + Increased Pay with Salary Packaging
• Make a difference! Your work will positively impact the lives of people around Australia.

Are you an experienced Company Secretary looking to make a positive impact in communities around Australia?

About the Role

The Company Secretary is responsible for ensuring that Campbell Page conforms to its legal and statutory obligations and follows high standards of corporate governance practice, as well as for delivering timely and efficient administration of Board affairs. This position also provides Executive support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services. This role works with CEO to prepare meeting documents, presentations and Board reports.

• Lead and undertake all responsibilities of a Company Secretary under the Corporations Act, Constitution and other relevant legislation/regulation.
• Maintain all statutory registers, records and documents as required under the Corporations & ACNC Acts and other relevant legislation/regulation.
• Give clear advice to Directors on governance and Board best practice on Company Secretary procedural matters.
• Proactive assistance to the Chair and Directors in the conduct of meetings and their governance obligations and responsibilities.
• Assistance to the CEO and Board to coordinate meetings, and provide support for special projects that facilitate the attainment of the Organisation’s Strategic Plan objectives.
• Preparation and coordination of Board Meetings including Board travel, catering, accommodation; along with minutes and note taking.

What will you bring to the role?

• A minimum of 3 years Company Secretary and/or equivalent relevant experience 
• Eligibility to be appointed as a Company Secretary under the Corporations Act 2001
• Must hold a current driver's licence
• Ability to travel, mainly to Sydney for Board Meetings
• High proficiency in Microsoft Suite and able to conduct research and interpret governance requirement.

To work at Campbell Page, you must: 

• Have full rights to live and work in Australia.
• Have a Working with Children's Check in the state you are working (or willingness to get one).
• Agree for us to undertake a Criminal History Check that is returned without criminal convictions.
• Be willing to undertake the NDIS Worker registration process.

Highly desirable but not essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Company Law. 
• Experience in a medium-large sized public company operating in the NFP sector. 
• Experience with Charity Law.

Work with us!

Campbell Page is a not-for profit organization, delivering a variety of employment and community services programs across Australia.  Our reach extends from community, youth, Indigenous and family programs through to education, training and employment services. Supporting people is what we do, and we’ve been doing it for over 35 years! Every action we take is dedicated to preparing people for work and engaging local communities to create, capture and connect people to jobs.

In the spirit of Reconciliation, Campbell Page acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging leaders. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Campbell Page is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with culturally diverse backgrounds and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.