Assistant Company Secretary

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.

We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.

Your opportunity

Support the highest standards of corporate governance and play a vital role in enabling Anglicare's Board and leadership to deliver on our mission. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Company Secretary to join our Office of the CEO. This is your chance to make a real impact in the community by ensuring sound governance and compliance across the organisation.

With integrity and resilience, you will:

• Ensure the timely preparation and distribution of agendas, Board papers and other documents for Anglicare's Board and Board Sub-Committees.
• Attend and provide high-level support at all required meetings, including taking and preparing minutes, tracking action items, and managing all logistical requirements.
• Assist in the induction of new Board Members, ensuring all appropriate checks are completed.
• Monitor and advise on changes affecting corporate governance, regulatory and not-for-profit compliance.
• Maintain statutory registers, governance documentation, corporate records, and Board policies.
• Ensure all regulatory returns are submitted, including Diocesan, ASIC, ACNC and other requirements.
• Demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence in communication with Board members, the Executive Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders.
• Draft high-level documents, including Board papers, policies, procedures, minutes, and agendas.

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, with at least 3 years' experience in a company secretariat, governance, or legal role, ideally in the not-for-profit, community housing, or aged care sectors.
• Legal qualifications and/or experience.
• Corporate governance qualifications from the Governance Institute or similar.
• Sound knowledge of corporate governance principles and legal/regulatory frameworks in Australia, including the Corporations Act and ACNC Act.
• Excellent written communication skills, including report and minute writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build strong professional relationships.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Office365, Diligent, and web-based applications).
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life
• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Are you ready for a career that means more?

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.