We are looking for a candidate to act as Company Secretary for River Nile School in accordance with the Rules of Association and applicable legislation (including the Australian Charities & Not for Profits Commission Act 2012, ACNC). The Company Secretary role is designed to incorporate the corporate governance function and be the Chief governance specialist for the company.

This includes and is not limited to:

• Arranging documents (agendas, minutes, discussion papers, proposals for the board and any committees) and taking minutes for:
  • 5 Board meetings each year (usually on Wednesday 4pm, in North Melbourne)
  • 10 committee meetings by Zoom (usually on Wednesdays, 1 and 2 weeks prior to board meeting)
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Other representations and meetings as required.
• Ensuring the necessary registers are established and properly maintained and reports prepared in accordance with the requirements of the ACNC and the Corporations Act.
• Ensuring records of members’ and directors’ meetings are kept in compliance with the Act and the organisation’s Rules of Association.
• Understanding and ensuring the company complies with its statutory obligations, ensuring requirements of regulators are met.
• Providing or procuring advice for directors regarding application of the Act and other legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring the annual report, strategic plans and budgets are compiled and distributed.
• Preparation and submission of appropriate documentation for ACNC, Consumer Affairs Victoria and similar organisations.
• Ensure regular review of risk register.
• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Rules of Association for all other company activities.
• Development, implementation, communication and maintenance of compliance policies, processes and procedures.
• Advising the board and board committees on good practice in corporate governance.
• Promoting the compliance framework to safeguard the integrity of the organisation.

Required Competencies & Experience:

• Knowledge of governance processes.
• Ability to diligently prepare all materials for Board and Committee meetings.
• Demonstrated understanding of the legal duties of boards, committees and office holders.

A position description is attached.