Your Charity Story (YCS) is seeking a Volunteer Company Secretary to play a crucial role in helping establish and govern our not-for-profit organisation as we prepare to re-launch in early 2025.

About YCS

Your Charity Story (YCS) is a volunteer-powered platform that showcases the incredible work of Australian charities. Through articles, we feature the inspiring stories of charity leaders, founders, and ambassadors, highlighting their efforts to make a difference across the country. Our mission is to amplify voices of impact, resilience, and hope while connecting readers with the meaningful work happening in Australia’s not-for-profit sector

Role Overview

As Volunteer Company Secretary, you will be instrumental in guiding YCS through its early stages, including charity registration and ongoing governance.

Your expertise will help ensure the organisation complies with Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) regulations and operates within best-practice governance frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Charity Registration:

  • Assist with formal registration as a charity in early 2025.
  • Liaise with the founder and regulatory bodies to complete and submit all necessary documentation.

• Governance Oversight:

  • Ensure compliance with ASIC and other regulatory requirements.
  • Act as a governance check for board activities and organisational practices.

• Board Meeting Support:

  • Facilitate the initial company establishment meeting in early 2025.
  • Support annual board meetings, including documenting and managing minutes and governance records.

• Policy and Compliance Advice:

  • Provide guidance on governance best practices and maintain compliance standards.
  • Advise the founder on governance or regulatory risks.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone with:

• Governance Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with ASIC compliance requirements or a willingness to learn.
  • A strong understanding of governance processes or an interest in developing these skills.

• Organisational Skills:

  • The ability to manage documentation, maintain records, and ensure deadlines are met.

• Commitment:

  • Availability to assist with charity registration in early 2025 and light ongoing governance oversight.
  • A passion for storytelling and the not-for-profit sector.

Why Volunteer with YCS?

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Make an Impact:
  • Contribute to a meaningful project that highlights the incredible work of Australian charities.
  • Bonus (but not essential to the role): Identify and apply for small Grant opportunities
• Build Governance Expertise:
  • Gain real-world experience in governance and charity operations.
• Flexible Commitment:
  • Work remotely with minimal time requirements.
• Be Part of a Passionate Team:
  • Collaborate with like-minded individuals dedicated to amplifying stories of resilience and hope.

Time Commitment

• Short-term: Assist with charity registration in early 2025.
• Ongoing: Provide light governance support, attend one annual board meeting, and review relevant documents as needed.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

Together, we can bring inspiring stories of Australian charities to a national audience.