Board Secretary

Seeking a proactive and experienced Board Secretary or Senior Executive Assistant to provide essential support to the Board Chair, Board, Board Committees, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team. The role focuses on enhancing Board effectiveness and ensuring compliance with governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend and minute Board and committee meetings, ensuring effective communication of decisions.
• Maintain and update a Board Manual adhering to best practice governance standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and statutes.
• Manage Board policies to align with strategic priorities.
• Provide oversight for quality assurance of Board papers and submissions.
• Administer the Board portal to ensure efficiency and accessibility.
• Coordinate key Board events and activities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of governance accountabilities and regulatory requirements.
• Manage Board processes including papers, agendas, minutes, and communications.
• Provide timely advice and management support to Board and Committee business.
• Assist in corporate governance duties for the Board Chair and CEO, ensuring policy compliance and regulatory updates.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in law, business, policy, or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Preferably Company Secretary qualifications from the Governance Institute of Australia.
• Proven experience in corporate governance, ideally in vocational and higher education or public sector.
• Strong understanding of governance compliance and procedures, including Board and Committee records management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with attention to detail and stakeholder engagement skills.