Join our team at the Australian Physiotherapy Association as a part-time Company Secretary, working three or four days a week. You'll play a key role in establishing, implementing and monitoring good governance practices across the organisation.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid position where some of your days are spent amongst a small friendly team in our Camberwell office and some days you can work from home. On the days you are at the office, you will enjoy modern amenities and FREE secure undercover parking with easy access to public transport. When you work from home you will have quality equipment and services to support you.

About us

As a leading voice in the healthcare sector, and with a membership of over 31,000 members, we are driven to support the success of our members and ensure that physiotherapy is the consumer’s first choice for health and wellbeing.

APA is proud to be an Employer of Choice, Winner of the 2022 Association of the year award and have a great working culture that is under pinned by our core values:

Accountability | Excellence | Collaboration | Courage | Respect

As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive remuneration salary and access to some amazing benefits including a flexible hybrid work model, additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, a doona day, paid parental leave, free annual flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Program, special staff discounts and more!

About the role:

The Company Secretary is responsible for managing the business of the APA Board and its three sub committees. This is completed by managing board processes and providing advice to the Board and the wider organisation on best practice regarding all aspects of corporate governance and compliance.

In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, the Company Secretary is a board appointment and an ‘officer’ of the company. The person occupying the role therefore has duties relating to care and diligence, acting in good faith, and using powers and information for a proper purpose.

About you and Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law or accounting or equivalent
• 5 years+ experience in a company secretariat or governance role(s), or as a senior corporate lawyer with a strong governance background
• Broad knowledge of governance-related issues and an ability to apply that knowledge in practice
• Strong business acumen and the ability to build and maintain effective and positive relationships with senior management and the board
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time managing skills, with flexibility to rearrange priorities to meet changing short-term and long-term needs
• Superior communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal
• Demonstrated analytical, research and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesise and summarise complex issues and exercise sound judgment
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and discretion in handling matters of a sensitive and confidential nature
• Well-developed planning, research and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and use initiative
• An understanding of how to identify, assess and escalate risks, and
• Proven ability to deal with conflict, stress and crises.

Preferred

• Chartered Secretary or post graduate qualification(s) in areas related to corporate governance.

Next steps:

If you have any questions please contact Nicole Findlay at [email protected] using the subject line: Company Secretary enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A full position description is available below.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter, highlighting how they meet the Selection Criteria by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.

The APA is a safe and inclusive workplace which values diversity of background, experience and perspective amongst our team members. We welcome all applicants and commit to a fair and equitable recruitment process for all.

The APA honours the richness and importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures around Australia. We respect the thousands of years of custodianship of the lands on which we work, and we recognise the unique and valuable contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members make to our workplace.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.