Board and Governance Coordinator

Full-time - Permanent

Camberwell, VIC

About the Role

The role will suit someone who is highly organised, has strong written and communication skills, and appreciates the confidentiality and professionalism required when dealing with Board matters. Some out of hours work will be required.

About You

You are passionate about continuing to grow your career in the Baptcare Affordable Housing space. Solutions focused and up for making a difference, you align your approach to strategy to achieve organisational and divisional goals. You are a true business partner that instils trust in your stakeholders by demonstrating integrity and accountability.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.

**Essential Requirements**:
Corporate governance qualification from recognised provider (eg. Governance Institute of Australia, Australian Institute of Company Directors); or Business diploma in administration or equivalent

The role requires attendance out of hours at Board and Committee meetings and flexible work arrangements will be in place to recognise this requirement.

**Key Selection Criteria**:
Adhering to principles and values

Upholds ethical behaviour, consistent with Baptcare values

Shows discretion, confidentiality and tact in dealings with all stakeholders

Demonstrates integrity and credibility, and fosters open and honest communication

Demonstrates commitment to the organisation and its values

Working with people and building relationships

Establishes respectful professional relationships with board members, advisors, staff and other contacts

Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others and relates well to people at all levels

Gains agreement and commitment from others by engaging and gaining respect

Communicating and facilitating

Speaks clearly, fluently and honestly to engender trust

Engages a diverse range of people, and facilitates groups with skill and confidence

Produces new ideas, approaches or insights when working with others

Can creatively tailor communications to engage and meet the needs of the audience

Planning, organising and problem solving

Establishes processes that improve efficiency and eliminate duplication of effort.

Organises of own work and demonstrates effective prioritisation to ensure required timeframes are met.

Sources and organises resources required for a task

Is accountable and proactive about reviewing progress and outcomes of tasks

Appropriately follows instructions from others and understands and respects authority

Exercises common sense in making judgments and seeks solutions to problems

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.