• Part Time - Ongoing, 3 days per week (or shorter hours over 5 days a week).
• SCHADS Level 6 + 11.5% Super + NFP Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay!
• Location: Thomastown; on the lands of the Wurundjeri people

Are you an experienced governance professional looking for meaningful work in a purpose-led organisation?

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to contribute to a purpose-led organisation and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role

As the Assistant Company Secretary, you will support the Company Secretary (Director - Corporate Services) and provide solid support with your strong focus on legal, governance, compliance, and organisational operations. This role will assist the Company Secretary in managing board and management processes, coordinating compliance tasks, and facilitating communication between the board and senior management.

In this exciting new role, some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Board and Committee Governance: Coordinate meeting calendars, prepare agendas and papers, record accurate minutes, follow up on board and committee action items to ensure completion and ensure safe governance systems and practices are in place.
• Compliance and Record Management: Maintain governance and compliance registers, oversee all ACNC filings, oversee key governance documentation is in place and documentation filed and archived in accordance with company policy and easily accessible for the Company Secretary and board members and support legal management in coordinating and responding to National Redress Scheme applications.
• Administrative Support to Company Secretary: Provide high-level administrative support to the Company Secretary, including diary management and act as the main conduit between board members, external advisors and the senior management team.
• Board Director Coordination: Support board director onboarding, maintain the register of interests and board skills matrix, and assist with board professional development activities, board feedback and performance reviews, and board succession planning.

About you

You are someone with exceptional attention to detail, who is a proactive communicator and able to build strong relationships across the organisation and beyond.

You are proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and bring strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.

You have:

• A relevant qualification in business, law, governance or a related field is desirable.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in legal and corporate governance, preferably within a compliance-related environment.

How we reward you

• An organisation that truly lives its values
• Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development opportunities
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
• Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't delay, apply now!

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6763286.

For inquiries about the position connect with Lisa Hunter, Director People, Culture & Performance, lhunter@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).