Corporate Secretary (357137) - WorkSafe Tasmania

Rosny, TAS
$140,703-161,122 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.Duties

Contribute to the policy development, strategic planning and future directions of the Board and WorkSafe Tasmania as a member of WorkSafe Tasmania's Executive Team.
As secretary to the Board under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, section 14, provide Secretariat oversight of the Board and associated subcommittee activities and proactive advice to the Board on corporate governance.
Provide legal advice to and representation for the Board and WorkSafe Tasmania regarding all areas of law, and liaise with the Solicitor-General and Crown Solicitor regarding formal requests for advice and legal services consistent with any applicable guidelines.
Lead the Corporate Governance Unit of WorkSafe Tasmania and provide supervision, direction and instruction to the Manager Secretariat and Assistant Director Business Services.
Other duties as directed that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification level.

Essential RequirementsAdmitted or eligible for immediate admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.Desirable RequirementsAt least three years' experience in legal practice relevant to the duties of the position and experience as a company secretary or in a board environment, including membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors or the Governance Institute of Australia.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsHow to applyTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4914For more informationBrad Parker
Position: Acting Executive Director
Email: Brad.Parker@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 4747Reasonable Adjustment Queries(03) 6165 7602

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