A fantastic and rare opportunity has arisen for a Company Secretary to lead a corporate governance function and provide authoritative advice to the Board, President, and CEO of an influential professional body in the medical industry.

The Opportunity

This is a critical role within a high-profile group of entities, ensuring statutory compliance while fostering a culture of best-practice corporate behaviour. This role offers the unique challenge of managing complex member-based governance alongside traditional corporate requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Board & Council Leadership: Manage the end-to-end governance lifecycle for the Board, Council, and subsidiary entities, including meeting coordination, high-level minute taking, and paper preparation.
• Statutory Compliance: Act as the primary authority on the Corporations Act, ACNC requirements, and internal constitutions, ensuring all lodgements and registers are compliant.
• Strategic Advice: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and CEO on governance trends, risk management and constitutional matters.
• Member Engagement: Oversee the integrity of election processes and lead digital initiatives to increase engagement within the Policy Council via online community platforms.
• Risk & Insurance: Manage the group's insurance portfolio and ensure robust risk mitigation strategies are in place.

What We Are Looking For:

• Governance Institute of Australia qualification (Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance or equivalent).
• Previous experience (ideally 5+ years) in a governance or company secretarial role ideally within a membership-based organisation
• Knowledge of the Corporations Act and experience supporting Boards and member-based governance structures
• Be comfortable managing the full suite of governance administration, from high-level strategy to detailed minute-taking
• Expert navigation of complex political environments and ability to build rapport with high-achieving professionals and C-suite executives
• Flexibility with occasional after hours commitments; most board meetings are held after hours and time in lieu is granted accordingly

Why This Role?

This organisation is at the forefront of healthcare advocacy in Victoria. You will be joining a diverse, supportive, professional environment. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements (hybrid work) and the chance to build on the governance standards of a vital organisation.

Apply Now

If you are a governance specialist who thrives on autonomy and professional excellence, we want to hear from you.

All applications are held in strict confidence. Successful candidates will be contacted for an initial confidential discussion before being presented to our client. Should you wish to discuss the position prior to applying, please contact Lauren on 0439 400 866.