Governance and Legal Practice Coordinator

• Full-time position based on Gadigal Country in Glebe, Sydney
• $90K + Super+ Salary Packaging $15,900 per year
• Friendly organisation

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

This is an exciting new opportunity to join a dynamic company secretariat team that supports a purpose-driven Board of Directors. The role will support the Manager, Corporate Governance and Sustainability and work directly with the Company Secretary to deliver exceptional support to the Board.

This role is perfect for a detail-oriented administrative professional with board and legal experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting with a dynamic team, managing diverse stakeholders and working independently, we'd love to hear from you

Duties

• Manage the preparation, coordination and distribution of Board and Committee agendas and papers.
• Support and advance corporate administration.
• Provide calendar and general support to Board Directors and support the monitoring of probity and screening checks.
• Support the Legal team with a range of administrative and support tasks.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum two years' experience in a legal secretariat or board-related role
• Preferable to have experience using the Diligent platform.
• Ability to be proactive, multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines where attention to detail is critical.
• Professional and personable approach to supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn the diverse range of businesses and areas of law applicable to The Benevolent Society.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Interested? Apply online today Please note: the listed closing date is indicative only. We will be considering applications throughout the posting period

Contact Freya Mackenzieon for a friendly, confidential discussion.

*Internally the title for this role is Board and Legal Operations Specialist. 4 days working from the Glebe office, 1 day WFH

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

• Click here for the Position Profile