Legal Counsel and Company Secretary

4 weeks ago

Sydney Olympic Park, Australia Flourish Australia Full time

Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a **Legal Counsel and Company Secretary** to join our Support Hub team in **Sydney Olympic Park****
- Position Details:_
- **Closed-term part-time (0.6FTE)**:

- **5 year term**:

- **Flexible working from home arrangements **are available and will be agreed with the successful applicant

**Who we are**:
Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.

Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

**About the Opportunities**

The Legal Counsel and Company Secretary’s role to provide advice to the Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) about good governance and legal issues. They are responsible for ensuring the quality and timely distribution of Board and Committee agendas and papers, and contributions to policy submissions and advocacy. As Legal Counsel, they provide legal advice to the Board and CEO, including in relation to the good governance of the organisation.

The appointment as Company Secretary will be made by the Board of Directors. On a day
- to-day basis this role reports directly to the CEO but provides independent advice to the Board Chair and Board of Directors, as required. As such, this role involves complex interaction between the Board Chair, Board Directors, the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.

This position will include:

- Advising the Board, Board Committees, and the CEO on governance matters, working closely with the Board Chair and CEO including through developing, implementing, communicating and maintaining corporate governance compliance policies, processes and procedures.
- Ensuring the necessary registers are established and properly maintained, and reports are prepared in accordance with legislative requirements and the principles of good governance.
- Advising the Board, Board Committees and the CEO on good practice in corporate/not for profit governance, for example, giving guidance on the legal implications of the way they discharge their duties, follow policies and procedures, run meetings, and make decisions.
- Assisting with the development of policy and inquiry submissions, as well as supporting organisational, and joint, policy and advocacy work including as agreed with other community managed organisations.

For more information about what it means to be a Legal Counsel and Company Secretary with Flourish Australia, please review the Position Description.

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential:_
- Tertiary qualification in law and holder of a current practicing certificate (or ability to readily regain a practicing certificate).
- 5+ years post qualification experience.
- Experience as a Company Secretary of an Australian Public Company or large regulated Charity, including well-developed knowledge of governance, compliance and Board procedures, including the management of Board and Board Committee records.
- Desirable:_
- Membership of the Governance Institute of Australia, and recognition as a Chartered Company Secretary.
- Sound understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth)
- Knowledge of legal issues affecting people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Not for profit legal experience.

Full criteria available within the Position Description.

**About the Benefits**:
The successful applicant will join an organisation that **recognises and values its people** as demonstrated by:

- **Tax-Free Salary Packaging** available up to $15,900
- Family-friendly and **flexible working conditions**:

- Exclusive** Fleet price discounts with Kia Motors**:

- **Employee Assistance Programs** for free, confidential wellbeing support
- **Inclusive initiatives** such as our **Rainbow Network and YarnUp** for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
- **Employee discounts** at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
- These roles will require a National Criminal History Check, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other relevant background checks._ _All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccination against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy._

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