Company Secretary

• Corporate role for an experienced governance professional
• Work with a large NFP, faith based aged care provider
• Champion governance and compliance

• Serve as the principal advisor to the Board and its Committees on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Work in collaboration with the Office of the CEO to oversee the preparation and distribution of board and committee agendas, papers, and minutes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, ensuring proper documentation, attendance tracking, and follow-up on action items.
• Facilitate board inductions in collaboration with the Board Chair and CEO.
• Maintain up-to-date records of board and committee memberships, terms, and appointments.
• Support the Board Chair and Committee Chairs in fulfilling their responsibilities.

• Ensure the Board adheres to all relevant corporate governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Maintain the organisation’s Constitution, Board Charter, and terms of reference for committees.
• Oversee the lodgement of statutory filings and corporate documents with relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., ACNC, ASIC).
• Monitor legislative changes that relate to Board and provide timely advice to the Board and executives on potential governance and compliance impacts, in consultation with LHG Quality and Compliance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant governance frameworks, including the Aged Care Quality Standards, Not-for-Profit governance guidelines, and risk management requirements.

• Act as the key liaison between the Board and LHG Executive.
• Facilitate communication between the Board, its committees, and senior leadership to ensure effective governance processes.
• Support the annual general meeting (AGM) and any extraordinary general meetings, including member communications and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate periodic Board evaluations and reviews of committee terms of reference.

• Work closely with the LHG Executive Team and the General Manager, Risk and Compliance to embed a strong governance culture across LHG.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of risk management frameworks and reporting mechanisms to the Board.
• Ensure effective management of conflicts of interest and related party transactions.
• Maintain the integrity of corporate records, including registers of members, directors, and other key compliance documents.

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Governance, or a related field is required.
• Membership (or eligibility for membership) with the Governance Institute of Australia or the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is highly desirable.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and board members.
• High-level organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply governance and regulatory frameworks within a complex organisational setting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify governance risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Extensive experience in a Company Secretary, Governance, or Compliance role within a not-for-profit, aged care, or similar regulated sector.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and best practices

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