• Part Time (16 hours/week), Fixed Term to 31 December 2022
• Location: 328-336 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131 (Family Planning NSW with be relocating to Newington in late 2021)
• All applications must consist of an up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Incomplete applications will not be considered

About us

Family Planning NSW is the state's leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services.

We are experts on reproductive and sexual health and provide clinical services and health information to people throughout NSW and in the Pacific.

We are an independent, not for profit organisation responsible to a voluntary board of directors and we rely on government funding, donations and self-generated income to provide our services. Our government funding comes from the Federal and NSW governments, as well as Local Health Districts.

Founded in 1926, we are the oldest family planning service in Australia, providing reproductive and sexual health care services and information to the community for 95 years.

Position Overview

As the chief governance specialist for FPNSW this role plays an important part in supporting the board and its committees to effectively meet its responsibilities and obligations under the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC) Act, the Corporations Act 2001 and other applicable legislations.

The scope of role includes legal, risks, compliance and governance activities while working closely with the Board and CEO to manage day to day company secretarial and board governance requirements. This includes periodic compliance reviews against all key frameworks and regulations.

In addition, as an Officer under the Corporations Act, the role has many of the same duties and obligations as a director.

As the Company Secretary the role:

• Provides high quality secretariat and governance services
• Supports the Board and committees to carry out their roles
• Discharges duties with care and diligence, in good faith and for a proper purpose.

Selection Criteria

Minimum qualification:

• Successful completion of a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance from Governance Institute of Australia (GIA) or
• Similar course of study through the Chartered Governance Institute, or
• An appropriate tertiary legal qualification.

Desirable qualification:

• Formal qualifications showcasing your commitment to high governance standards from the GIA or a similar body
• Graduate member of AICD

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Company Secretary or Assistant Company Secretary

Behavioural Competencies & Skills:

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent technical skills applying corporate governance best practices
• High level of confidentiality, discretion and judgement
• Professional conduct and demeanour
• Empathy to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• Well developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to consult and interact with stakeholders and senior staff.
• Well developed organisational skills together with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines and timeframes
• Ability to prioritise, work well under pressure and exercise independent judgement
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering results through drive and effective teamwork
• Drafting and proofreading skills
• Diary management and/or organising meeting and calendars
• Minute taking
• Systems, policy and procedure development

Values

• Must be pro-choice
• Must be committed to reproductive justice
• Must support the Family Planning NSW values:
• Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual health
• Integrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparent
• Inclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgement
• Equity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populations
• Client-centred - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our work
• Commitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our work

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check is required prior to commencement in this role

We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger strategies, teams and movements. We strongly encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people living outside of cities, and people living with a disability to apply. We are continually working on becoming a better workplace for everyone.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ann Brassil on 8752 4311 quoting Ref No. 973828.

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