Corporate Secretary

Work with a progressive and inspiring Board and Executive team
- Hybrid and flexible working available
- New role - opportunity to create a legacy

Davidson is pleased to be partnering with a public sector entity who provide an essential service to more than 1.77 million people in metropolitan Melbourne. As an organisation who play a key role in the day-to-day life of the community they serve, our client is proud to innovate with purpose and act with care when it comes to their services, their people, and their community. They support healthy, livable communities, have made environmental commitments including net zero by 2030, and have a culture of continuous improvement. Due to a structural change, this organisation is introducing a standalone Corporate Secretary position, and are seeking expressions of interest from highly qualified governance leaders.

Reporting to the General Manager People, Safety & Governance, the Corporate Secretary is accountable for providing expert advice on governance, assurance and compliance. With a whole-of-organisation focus, this role will proactively engage with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring that the organisation operates lawfully, effectively and efficiently. The role will provide organisational corporate governance advice and awareness, leading improvements to ensure that the business is well equipped to make informed decisions. You will contribute to a review of the governance and decision-making frameworks, to ensure the organisation is continually making improvements and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions to governance questions. This role is a key support function and conduit between the Executive and the Board and Board Committees, and will suit a values-driven and experienced Board / Corporate Secretary.

In return, you will be joining an organisation who truly value their people, and provide genuine flexibility and employee benefits beyond the post-Covid norm. If you’ve been looking for a challenging position in an organisation that you can feel proud to work for, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.