Deputy Company Secretary

**Permanent full-time opportunity**:

- **Flexible/hybrid working environment**:

- **Join a nationally recognised brand who put people at the centre of everything we do**

**Your Role**:
As the Deputy Company Secretary, you will be at the forefront of BaptistCare’s governance initiatives, providing robust company secretarial support while working closely with the Head of Legal & Company Secretary. As an officer of BaptistCare, this role will involve regular interaction with senior executives and the Board, making it a pivotal position within our rapidly expanding organisation.

This role will suit a suitably qualified lawyer looking to move in-house or a governance professional ready to step into a more senior position.

**Your Team**:
The Governance & Legal team champion excellence in governance practices, ensuring adherence to regulatory, statutory, and legal obligations. The team ensures that BaptistCare’s governance aligns with best practice. Additionally, the team plays a pivotal role in supporting BaptistCare's business by providing legal advice and support.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Assisting in the development and implementation of effective governance within BaptistCare
- Providing hands-on, practical advice on governance matters
- Assisting in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining group policies, charters, and procedures.
- Maintain and update registers required for company secretarial purposes
- Supporting the preparation and facilitation of Board, Subsidiary Board and Board Committee meetings, including drafting agendas, minutes, and resolutions
- Assisting in the organisation and running of BaptistCare’s Annual General Meeting
- Assisting in ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements, including regulatory filings
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on governance-related matters
- Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of governance-related training programs for staff.
- Staying updated on current and emerging governance trends, laws, and regulations

**Legal expertise**:
Where the successful applicant is a qualified lawyer, the Deputy Company Secretary will also:

- Provide legal support as required, particularly in matters related to governance, compliance, and company secretarial functions
- Provide hands-on and practical legal advice and assistance
- Assist in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting legal documents
- Undertake legal research and analysis
- Respond to regulatory notices and actions
- Instruct and oversee external legal counsel on complex matters
- Produce or provide input into relevant reports as required

**Essential Qualifications & Experience**:
To be considered, you will have:

- Law degree (or degree in another relevant discipline) and current Practising Certificate (or relevant qualifications from a recognised company secretarial or governance institute)
- 5+ years' experience as a lawyer or governance professional
- Strong attention to detail and time management abilities
- Advanced interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to operate autonomously and manage tasks independently.

Working at BaptistCare means being part of something bigger, taking on fulfilling, rewarding work, and making a significant impact in the lives of many.

**Employee Benefits**:
BaptistCare aims to support employees to enjoy happier lives and fulfilling careers by providing them with:

- A competitive remuneration plus Not-for-Profit-specific salary packaging
- Unlimited access across an extensive choice of fitness facilities through the ‘Fitness Passport’ program
- Access to benefits for you and your family through our ‘Flourish’ wellness program
- Excellent learning and development opportunities and great team culture - just to name a few of our wonderful benefits

**About Us**:
BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

**BaptistCare - Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ