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Governance Support Officer

LocationSouth Melbourne, VIC 3205
Positions1 Position
  • Administrator
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Governance
  • Organization Governance
Job no: JK79K
Category: Administration and Office Support, Governance

About the Role:

The Governance Support Officer will assist the Manager Office of the CEO with the preparation of Board and Committee meeting agendas, papers and minutes and provide assistance and support to Committee Chairs to ensure corporate governance responsibilities of the organisation are complied with and managed efficiently and effectively.


This is a Full-Time opportunity based in South Melbourne, VIC in MacKillop's head office and will report to the Manager Office of the CEO.


Key result areas and responsibilities:

The Governance Support Officer will:

  • Provide administrative support to the Office of the CEO.
  • Provide administrative support to the Board Committee Chairs, including preparation of agendas, meeting papers and taking accurate Committee meeting minutes.
  • Assist the Company Secretary with the maintenance of governance compliance registers.
  • Liaise with Board and Committee members to facilitate a strong collaborative working environment.
  • Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the systems which support the Board and Committees.
  • Ensure absolute confidentiality regarding all matters dealt with by the Board, Committees, CEO and Executive Directors. 

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, the incumbent will have:

The incumbent will have:

  • Preferable experience in a similar governance role.
  • Demonstrated high-level administration experience, including in minute taking and agenda preparation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact positively and work collaboratively with others.
  • An ability to effectively prioritise and manage time effectively.
  • Willingness to work after hours, when required to attend Committee meetings.
  • Positive can-do attitude, assuming full responsibility for tasks undertaken.
  • Flexible and adaptable

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.


For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page

 

For more information, please contact:

Belinda Cowie at belinda.cowie@mackillop.org.au

 

Our offer:

  • Generous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay
  • Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
  • Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
  • Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.


You must have a:

  • Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
  • Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
  • Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

 

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

 

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.