• Chatswood, Australia
• Part-time

Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has a risen to for a Company Secretary to join Aspect (part time, 0.6 FTE) to provide comprehensive support to the Board and the CEO, as well as providing governance advice to the Executive and Leadership Teams more generally.

Reporting to the CEO and Aspect Board, the Company Secretary will perform the duties and responsibilities as required by the Corporations Act, Aspect's Constitution, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and any other relevant legislation or regulation.

The role will also be responsible for:

• Keeping abreast of the regulatory environment in which Aspect operates and monitor legal and governance compliance
• Ensuring that the Constitution, the Regulations and other governance documentation reflects contemporary legislation and governance practice
• Supporting the CEO and Executive team to implement Aspect’s governance framework and monitor budgets 
• Maintaining Board and Committee Action Schedule and communication with the CEO and Executive regarding their assigned actions
• Providing expert advice on Governance matters
• Operating within approved budgets and financial delegations and comply with Aspect’s financial and asset management policies and procedures
• To find out more about this role, please click here for the Position Profile.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline with membership of Governance Institute of Australia
• Degree or post graduate qualifications in governance
• Professional company secretarial skills and minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Strong experience in practical application of the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012
• High level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills combined with demonstrable ability to liaise and negotiate at senior levels, developing solutions to resolve complex and sensitive issues. 
• Working with Children Check clearance (NSW)
• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• National Police Check Clearance
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required
• Additional Information

What we offer:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Flexible hybrid working between the office and home
• Freshly fitted out workspace with end of trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood station, dining and retail
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply

Please attach your resume, cover letter and complete the candidate questionnaire.

Aspect reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Lauren Roebuck, Talent Sourcing Specialist, 0437 590 341.

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au.