WHO WE ARE 

We are a startup not-for-profit with charitable status and deductible-gift-recipient (DGR) endorsement, established on a national basis to help close the gap in support for victims of domestic violence across Australia. 

We exist to serve all victims of family and domestic violence throughout Australia.

We operate on an ongoing basis to: 

• Provide 24/7 support and advocacy services, and support programmes, to victims of family and domestic violence;
• Provide transport services to and from medical and other community services where necessary and practicable, to enable victims of family and domestic violence to access healthcare and additional community assistance; 
• Establish and operates community centres to provide programmes regarding family and domestic violence that aim to educate and improve public awareness;
• Establish and operating virtual programmes regarding family and domestic violence that aim to educate and improve public awareness.

OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

Vision: Stop family and domestic violence in Australia.

Mission: We defend the rights of people in Australia. We provide 24/7 support to, and advocate for, victims of family and domestic violence, and educate others to respect people’s fundamental rights.

Values: Respect, empathy, accountability.

BASIS OF POSITION

Initially, this role will be a voluntary position. The basis of the role will be reassessed once we receive adequate funding. 

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing board processes including meetings, documentation, and records
• Expertise and responsibility for corporate governance requirements including advising the Board of regulatory changes and responsibility for statutory obligations
• Managing the Board’s information systems
• Work with the Chair on induction of Directors
• Leadership guidance, technical support and advice to the Board
• Setting and managing high standards of ethical behaviour and decision making

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Preparation and timely dissemination of papers to the Board, and Board Committees as required, and taking of minutes and associated documentation
• Preparing all necessary documentation for AGM’s and special meetings as required
• Management and maintenance of the Board’s documentation, ensuring currency and adherence
• Maintaining company registers in a timely manner
• Provide effective governance and compliance support to the Board
• Researching options
• Provide advice
• Making recommendations based on advice
• Support the Board’s sub-committees

GENERAL BOARD FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Meet monthly for 2 hours in the afternoon/evening
• Time commitment approximately 8 – 12 hours per month
• The position description is indicative of the initial expectation of the role and subject to change in accordance with organisational goals and priorities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Tertiary qualifications in law or accounting
• Experience in a Company Secretary role
• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
• Strategic thinking skills
• Innovative, ethical and forward-thinking mindset
• Experience in a charity or NFP highly regarded

APPOINTMENT

Subject to the terms of the Constitution, the Company Secretary is appointed by the Board from and holds office at the discretion of the Board until removed from office by the Board or until the Company Secretary resigns from office. 

SAFEGUARDING VULNERABLE PEOPLE

Our organisation is committed to protecting vulnerable members of our society. We have zero tolerance of abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process.  

Background checking will be undertaken, and other pre-employment checks may occur prior to any offer of employment. Checks may include (but are not limited to): 

• A criminal history check 
• A serious discipline history disclosure check
• Working with Children Check
• Working with Vulnerable People

Applicants who do not meet the requirements will not be considered further.

We will then short-list applicants by assessing the information provided in your application. Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

A position description is attached.