Company Secretary

Part time Admin/ Clerical

Job Description

Support the Board of Opportunity International Australia and be a key player in creating a world in which people can achieve a life free from poverty, with dignity and purpose......

Why join Opportunity?

  • We enjoy a strong sense of purpose
  • We care for and value our team, and provide a friendly and supportive environment
  • We offer a range of generous leave options and flexible working arrangements
  • We provide access to a first-class EAP to support wellbeing
  • Competitive salary and FBT benefits
  • Winner of the XRef Best Workplace Award 2024

The Organisation

Motivated by the parable of the Good Samaritan, Opportunity seeks to alleviate poverty in developing countries – one family and one community at a time. By providing small loans to families in need, Opportunity helps them grow their own businesses and generate sustainable incomes so they can lift themselves out of poverty with dignity.

To break the cycle of poverty for good, Opportunity also increases families’ access to healthcare and quality education, while strengthening communities to reduce the risk of gender-based violence – creating a new future for generations to come.

Impact

By joining Opportunity International Australia, you become an integral part of a transformative mission that goes beyond fighting poverty - Opportunity aims to end it. Through innovative programs and microfinance initiatives, Opportunity creates sustainable pathways for economic growth, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion.

The Role

In this position you will work closely with the CEO, Chair of the Board, Board Committees and Directors as well as the Executive Team to promote good governance and compliance with the Constitution and By-Laws. You will lead the review and updating of company policies and monitor their compliance.

Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the Executive Team, prepare and distribute Board reports in advance of Board and Committee meetings
  • Record and circulate minutes of Board and Committee meetings within deadlines
  • Coordinate logistics for Directors’ meetings, dinners and events
  • Coordinate the induction of new Directors
  • Notify ACNC, ACFID, and ASIC as required, including changes to Directors
  • Lead the review and updating of company policies
  • Provide advice and training as needed on areas of compliance including key policies.

In this role, you might travel overseas with the Directors on organised trips to see Opportunity’s programs in action, meeting our partners and clients and seeing how we are helping families build lives free from poverty.

What you bring

You will embrace the mission and vision of Opportunity. Your confident, proactive, and professional approach, coupled with the ability to work in alignment with the values of the organisation will be key to your success.

  • You are eager to interact with and support a Board of Directors who are active Christians.
  • You are highly organised with strong administration skills.
  • You are naturally proactive, anticipating situations or challenges ahead of time, identifying issues that require action, and initiating actions to resolve them.
  • You have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and can write concise and accurate meeting minutes.
  • You have demonstrated tact and diplomacy, proving that you are trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information.
  • You are personable and an experienced relationship builder and collaborative team member.

To Apply

If your previous work experience and values align with this role and Opportunity’s mission, apply by sending your resume via the 'Apply to this Job' button below, with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this role and want to work at Opportunity (applications without a covering letter will not be progressed). If you don’t have experience in a charity or Company Secretary role, please outline the skills and experience you have that will ensure your success in this role.

There is no closing date for this role, applications will be reviewed regularly.

For specific questions about the role or to request the position description and salary package information you can email: tdeacon-king@opportunity.org.au

Opportunity International Australia believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Opportunity would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.