• Remote based in Victoria

Heartbeat Victoria Council Inc. is a long-standing charitable organisation (established 1984) providing peer support to people who have experienced a cardiac event or are living with heart disease across Victoria. We also raise funds for vital cardiac and emergency equipment for health services.

We work closely with Heart Foundation Walking, hospitals, the local community including cardiac and rehabilitation programs to improve the emotional, social and physical wellbeing of Victorians living with heart disease.

We Are Seeking a Volunteer Company Secretary for our Board

Heartbeat Victoria is governed by a volunteer Board responsible for the strategic direction, governance and sustainability of the organisation. As we continue to strengthen our impact and visibility across Victoria, we are seeking experienced and strategically minded individuals to join the Board.

Skills

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Company Secretarial duties
• Annual Insurance Statement and lodgement
• Annual Statement to ACNC
• Manage Board Minutes
• Legal (governance, compliance, regulatory or charity law experience highly regarded)
• Marketing & Brand Strategy
• Media, Communications & Digital Engagement

Additional experience in health, community services, fundraising, finance or risk will also be valued.

The Role

Board members contribute to:

• Setting strategic direction and priorities
• Ensuring strong governance and compliance
• Strengthening organisational sustainability
• Enhancing community engagement and public profile

Bi-monthly meetings (Melbourne-based with hybrid participation available).

This is a voluntary role.

About You

You will bring:

• An understanding of the responsibilities of board membership
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• A collaborative, community-focused approach
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for people living with heart disease
• Lived experience of cardiac disease personally or as a carer (highly valued, not essential)

If you are looking to contribute your professional expertise at a governance level and help elevate the impact and visibility of a respected community organisation, we would welcome your interest.

Please click "Apply Now" and submit your resume with your skills and experience.