Corporate Secretary, Csiro

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia CSIRO Full time

Acknowledgement of Country:


CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia.

We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

Child safety:


CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs.

View our Child Safe Policy.

The Opportunity:

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Work for Australia's National Science Agency:


  • Strategically support CSIRO's Board and Board Committees:
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Provide strategic advice to CSIRO's Board, Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team

About CSIRO


The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is one of the largest and most multidisciplinary, mission-driven, research and development organisations in the world.

Focused on creating a better future for Australia, we are a statutory corporation within the Australian Government's Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) portfolio and are committed to solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

We're the people behind Wi-Fi, soft contact lenses and the Hendra virus vaccine, and we're Australia's leading patent holder.

We are also highly connected, working with universities, governments, Australian and international businesses of all sizes across all major industries, and with communities around the country.

With more than 6,000 staff, we deliver around $10.2 billion of annual benefit to the nation through our science, advancing Australia's national prosperity, as well as creating environmental and social benefits.


The Role:


Reporting to CSIRO's inaugural Chief Legal Officer, we are seeking a Corporate Secretary who will hold the critical role of supporting the efficient functioning of CSIRO's Board and Board Committees, and the administration of CSIRO's corporate governance framework, to ensure that CSIRO delivers its strategic goals in line with its legislative responsibilities.


The Corporate Secretary will provide valuable support, high-quality strategic advice and relevant documentation to CSIRO's Board, Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team, ensuring the highest standards of professional integrity are maintained and risks are averted.

Concurrently, the Corporate Secretary will be a liaison between CSIRO, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and the Minister's Office.


Further responsibilities include:

  • Advising the Board and Committees on relevant legal, legislative and regulatory requirements (including the SIR Act and PGPA Act).
  • Ensuring the Board and Committees have the relevant information (gleaned internally and externally) and relevant documentation, to support robust and informed decision making.
  • Advising and coaching CSIRO's leaders on effective Board communication, written and verbal.
  • Working closely with relevant Department officers (including the Secretary) and the Minister's Office on Board succession and appointments.
  • Efficiently managing Board correspondence and communication, Board processes (such as Board and Committee papers) and the circulation of agendas, minutes, discussion papers and proposals for the Board and its Committees.

Location:
Consideration will be given for all of CSIRO's major city sites

Tenure:
Specified Term of 5 years - Full-time

About You:

We are seeking a highly motivated, commercially astute and strategic Corporate Secretary who will make this role their own and how has:

  • A minimum of ten years' experience, in corporate / commercial law, including significant experience in private law firm, in-house and/or government legal roles.
  • Significant demonstrated experience as a Board / Corporate Secretary with experience working directly with Board and "C-Suite" in a corporate or government organisation.
  • Experience working in a national, multidisciplinary, multisite organisation will be held in high regard.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and communication skills with a proven ability to form and maintain relationships with a senior level cohort of stakeholders. (Experience interacting with Departments and the Minister's office will be held in high regard).
  • Experience, confidence and diplomacy to guide, and push back on, Board and Chief Executive.
  • Experience identifying and undertaking business process improvements.
  • The ability to understand relevant legislative requirements (equivalent to the SIR Act and PGPA Act for CSIRO).
  • A degree in law from an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the classification and duties of the role.
  • Values aligned to those at CSIRO CSIRO values
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