The St Vincent de Paul Society has lent the hand of support to Australians experiencing disadvantage for over 175 years. Almost 45,000 members and volunteers dedicate their time and talents to this important work in communities across the country.

The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia is united in its spirituality and management through the International Confederation of the St Vincent de Paul Society (The Rule, Part II, Art. 1.1). National Council is instituted by the International Council General (The Rule, Part III, Art. 15) and follows the international and Australian statutes outlined in the Rule.The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia (‘the Society in Australia’) is governed by The Rule which embraces the principle of subsidiarity such that decisions are made as close as possible to the level where activities are performed ensuring local circumstances are taken into consideration (The Rule, Part I, At 3.9). The Society in Australia consists of the National Council and six State Councils and two Territory Councils that together assist the Society’s members carry out good works.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The position Committee Support Manager has the following core responsibilities:

• to provide support to the Chief Executive Officer and senior managers within the Secretariate to ensure the National Council, its related corporate body meet their corporate governance and compliance obligations; and
• to provide secretariate and support services that assist with the smooth and efficient functioning of National Council standing committees, advisory committees and national working groups that are established to assist National Council to deliver its strategic goals.

ABOUT YOU

We need someone with the:

• Relevant degree
• An inquiring strategic mind
• Demonstrated above average written and oral communication including preparation of Agenda, Minutes and Briefing Papers
• Ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders
• Understanding of the concept of confidentiality and respect of material discussed in camera conversations
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Be self-directed in a high-volume demand-driven environment, and a ‘can- do’ attitude colleague who initiates, progresses and completes strategic tasks
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills for building and maintaining relationships and identifying potential issues.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Salary packaging benefits available on completion of a six-month probationary period.

A position description is attached.