Company Secretary

• Permanent part-time role
• Salary range: $135,000–$150,000 pro rata, depending on the candidate’s experience

about OF MARIST 180

We are a Catholic organisation that strives for positive change in the lives of young people.

Marist180 belongs to the wider global Marist community of schools, welfare agencies, universities and colleges, youth advocacy, and young adult ministry that has a presence in 81 countries. We provide a range of programs and services to help young people create positive change in their lives.

We believe that when a young person feels connected to a supportive community and has access to education, accommodation, and employment, they can achieve their goals. That’s why we aim to empower young people and their families, so they can build their own bright future.

Today, Marist180 has more than 50 homes operating in Sydney, the Hunter, Western NSW, and the ACT, and more than 500 employees providing support to approximately 1300 young people annually. As a social service Catholic organisation, Marist180 is a registered charity, governed by a Board of Directors and is under the trusteeship of the Marist Brothers Star of the Sea Province.

about the role

The Company Secretary is responsible for providing high-quality governance, corporate secretarial and regulatory support to the Board and organisation.

The position ensures that Board and Committee processes are effective, transparent and appropriately documented, and that the organisation maintains appropriate systems to monitor and meet its statutory, regulatory and governance obligations. 

The Company Secretary acts as a trusted governance adviser to the Board, providing independent advice on governance matters and ensuring that the Board has timely, accurate and appropriately structured information to support effective decision-making.

To view a complete list of the key accountabilities and key performance indicators, please see the Position Description attached below.

essential requirements 

• Demonstrated experience in Company Secretary, corporate governance, legal, regulatory or senior governance roles.
• Experience in health, disability, aged care, community services or another highly regulated NFP environment.
• Experience with ACNC reporting and governance requirements.
• Experience working with Boards and senior executives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality Board minutes and papers.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality and professional judgement.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing governance deadlines.

desirable requirments 

• Legal qualifications and/or significant corporate legal experience.
• AICD Company Directors Course or equivalent governance qualification.
• Membership of the Governance Institute of Australia or equivalent professional body.

next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.