Company Secretary - Rivervale, Australia - Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc

Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc

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Rivervale, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Flexible working environment

Permanet part time role
Pay less tax and enjoy the benefits of up to $18,550 salary packaging
People who work in aged care are special and seeing the real difference you can make in people's lives makes it very worthwhile._
Working in Aged Care is more than a job. That is what we love at Southern Cross Care (WA) and that's why you will enjoy working with us_

About the role & where you'll be working

The Company Secretary and General Counsel role has a comprehensive understanding of efficient and effective planning as well as organisation and support of the activities of the Board of Directors.

This role is responsible for the delivery of all in house legal services either through provision of legal advice or through partnerships with specialist legal entities.

You will work closely with the Board and its Chair to ensure the legal obligations of SCC WA and related entities under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA), the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), the Constitution and other relevant legislation are complied with.

You will assist the Board to comply with their duties under the Constitution and relevant legislation and support the effective operation of the Board and its sub committees to build and maintain best practice.

This role reports to the CEO and is located in our central office in Rivervale. This position offers a flexible working environment with a mix of working from home and the office.

This is a part time role working 22.8 hours a week.

Your duties will include:

Undertaking the company secretarial activities and record management required for SCC(WA) to meet its statutory responsibilities and supporting the Board in meeting their obligations as directors
Overseeing Board recruitment, on boarding and induction
Managing Board and functional corporate documentation to ensure it remains current, fit for purpose, and compliant with relevant regulations or legislation
Working closely with our Finance Team and External Auditors in the preparation of the annual Director's Report and Corporate Governance Statement
Translating difficult concepts into simple language and balancing the interests of SCC(WA) entities' governing committees and their members
Delivering against information requests for company secretarial records from the External Auditors and Regulators
Coordinating Board and Board Committee papers and AGM papers
Attending Board, Governance Committee and AGM meetings and reviewing the minutes
Overseeing and reviewing corporate governance policies procedures and practices

About you

Minimum 3 years demonstrated relevant experience as a Company Secretary and/or General Counsel
Admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Western Australia.
Sound experience in providing legal advice including
Degree in Law or Juris Doctor

How to apply

National Police Clearance
Current within 6 months.
Immunisation History Statement (FLU & COVID19).
A completed preemployment health questionnaire.

**Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. is one of the largest and leading care providers in Western Australia. We offer support and accommodation to over 3,000 people in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of WA.