Organisation : Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA)
Location : Melbourne (East Melbourne)
Work type : Various
Sector : Education & Training
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $150,000 + SGC
Application closing date : 10 May, 2019
About the organisation
IBSA is a not for profit organisation in the vocational education sector, with a focus on bridging the skills gap between what industry needs and what the learner attains.
Our key industry groups are from the Manufacturing industry, and we focus our efforts on understanding industry trends and future workforce needs through consultation and research. Our expertise lies in converting industry skills needs into national occupational standards.
IBSA, through Australian Training Products, also develops quality learner focused accredited learning resources that respond to the needs of TAFEs and RTOs.
Australian Training Products, in collaboration with industry, also design and produce innovative bespoke training solutions that support non-accredited workforce training needs.
IBSA is best placed to strengthen and impact the VET sector in Australia and globally because of its reach of stakeholders across industry, government and training providers.
About the role
A newly created position reporting to the CEO, the role works with multiple stakeholders across the organisation, providing strategic advice and support and acts as a sounding board for senior managers on matters which may have a legal implication.
The Company Secretarial functions include managing, co-ordinating and performing secretariat duties in compliance with the relevant legislation and constitution including annual accounts and reporting requirements, the role includes giving procedural, governance and compliance support to the Board of Directors.
Other accountabilities include leadership of contracts, risk management, and overseeing compliance matters.
The role would ideally suit a person looking for flexibility but also being available to meet the requirements of the role when needed including attendance at Board meetings which may on occasion be interstate and outside of business hours.
You have:
- Completed a Bachelor of Laws (or higher) and have at least 5 years of PQE
- A broad commercial law background, ideally with an understanding of the VET (or tertiary education) sector
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills to gain the acceptance of ideas, cooperation with others, and the ability to modify styles and techniques to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: General Counsel via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Education_and_Training
