Company Secretary

Role: Company Secretary
Location: Murarrie, Brisbane Queensland
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Goodstart is Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care. Founded with a vision for all Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life, as a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. We are entirely Australian owned employing over 15,000 people and caring for over 71,000 children.
We are seeking an experienced Company Secretary to join our friendly in-house legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, this is a fantastic opportunity to work within a large and complex national operation.
Working closely with the Board, CEO and senior executives of Goodstart, the Company Secretary will perform a broad range of secretarial functions to support the Board to meet governance, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities:
• Acting as Company Secretary for Goodstart Early Learning Ltd and subsidiary organisations.
• Oversight of the operations of the Board of Goodstart, supporting Directors to effectively discharge their responsibilities.
• Maintaining and updating ASIC and ACNC records including lodging of annual returns or filings in the ordinary course of business.
• Strong management and coordination of all Board processes such as Board and Committee meetings and papers, circulation of agendas, minutes, business arising, board packs, circular resolutions and circulation of out of session material.
• Working collaboratively with senior executives and the CEO on the preparation of meeting papers and completion of actions.
• Management and maintenance of the necessary company registers.
• Appropriately discharging the constitutional requirements of the Board, including, but not limited to the management, member notification, and holding of special and annual general meetings.
• Helping to organise and facilitate the recruitment, election and induction of Directors.
• Providing or obtaining advice for Directors and Executive regarding constitutional and governance matters.
• Provide proactive support to the Board of Directors and perform additional secretariat tasks as required.
You’ll bring to the table:
• You will have a tertiary qualification in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, Finance or a related field ideally with a relevant post-graduate qualification in corporate governance.
• You must have at least 5 years’ experience as a Company Secretary.
• Experience working with Boards and senior management.
• Sound knowledge of the legislative framework surrounding legal obligations of the role
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail orientated.
What Goodstart can offer you:
• Be empowered to drive continuous change and find new and innovative ways of working to achieve goals.
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes.
• Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.
• Receive ongoing support for training and professional development.
• Be a part of a team and work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, inclusion and purpose.
• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits.
• Access to discounted childcare.
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA.
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more…
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. E-mailed applications will not be considered. References and academic records will be required from applicants receiving an interview.
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact Adonica Lee: 08 8214 8412 or email: alee@goodstart.org.au
Agencies: Whilst we appreciate your interest, we are confident we can find a great candidate without external support.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.