Organisation : Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast Ltd.
Location : Queensland (Ashmore)
Work type : Casual/Vacation
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors, Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 11 Mar, 2019
About the organisation
We are looking to appoint a Gold Coast local to provide Company Secretarial services. Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast was established in 1983 as a key service provider to the increasing migrant, refugee and new international arrivals population, we are the peak regional organisation serving the needs of multicultural residents. Our programs span across Community Development, Social Support, Education and Training, Youth, Aged Care, Advocacy and Events. Vision: Our vision is for an inclusive community that values cultural diversity. Mission: Our mission is to ensure access to and delivery of quality services customised to individual needs. We are committed to working cooperatively and observing the principles of access and equity. In pursuit of our vision our actions will be guided by our Values: Unity, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Joie de Vivre (Joy of life)
About the role
The successful applicant will provide Company Secretary services as listed in s188 of the Corporations Act 2001 (the “Act”) In addition, the successful applicant will also be responsible for:
- Managing board processes – board and committee papers and circulation of agendas, minutes, discussion papers, proposals for the board and its committees;
- Ensuring members’ and directors’ meetings are properly called and held;
- Ensuring the necessary registers are established and properly maintained and ensuring that the company’s financial records are maintained, and reports prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Act;
- Ensuring records of members’ and directors’ meetings are kept in compliance with the Act and the organisation’s constitution;
- Understanding and ensuring the company complies with its statutory obligations, ensuring requirements of ASIC, ACNC and other regulators are met, including continuous disclosure;
- Advising the board on good practice in corporate governance, (for example, giving guidance on the legal implications of the way it discharges its duties, runs meetings, and makes decisions);
- Promoting the compliance framework to safeguard the integrity of the organisation;
- Counselling the board on standards of ethical and corporate behaviour;
- Ensuring the board has the information it needs to make informed decisions (for the business judgment rule defence);
- Policy formulation for the board;
- Managing director induction and maintenance of a director manual;
- Keep proper minutes of all meetings;
- Managing directors’ & officers’ (D&O) insurance.
Essential Conditions of Employment
- National Police Clearance must be attained and a declaration made on any future charges or convictions that could potentially affect your role within MCCGC.
- A current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.
- Must be available Tuesday evenings once a month
- Have a summary of relevant experience providing similar or comparable services to those outlined in the Terms of Reference;
- Be highly organised complimented by years of Administrative experience
- Attend all Board and AGM meetings whilst acting in this capacity to carry our secretarial duties
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Company Secretary via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors, #Community_Development, #Community_Engagement, #Community_Support_Services
