Come and work with us at Heart Research Australia!
We are currently looking for a Board Secretary and a Digital Communications Officer to join our small and dedicated team. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please contact enquiries@heartresearch.com.au
Current Vacancies
Contractor - Board Secretary
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Location: Remote with approx. 2 x St Leonards evening meetings per annum
Reports to: CEO
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About the organisation
Heart Research Australia is a fundraising organisation focused on providing financial support for innovative heart research projects. Heart Research Australia supports researchers and PhD students in association with the Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Sydney.
Our core values include Trust & Respect, Integrity, Cooperation & Collaboration, Passion, Inspiration and Innovation.
See www.heartresearch.com.au for more information.
About the Role
The Board Secretary’s role is to support the CEO, Board, Research Grants Advisory Committee (RGAC) and Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) as required, to support the direction of the organisation. This is a contract role, with variable time commitment.
Key duties include:
- The statutory duties associated with ASIC & ACNC requirements (e.g. lodging annual reports; reporting changes to personnel);
- Management of Board & Committee processes, & the Annual General Meeting – preparation of agendas, drafting minutes, recording actions;
- Ensuring records are established and properly maintained;
- Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, rules and regulations and the HROz Constitution.
- Assisting the CEO & RAC Chair with management of the annual research grant process;
- Providing advice to the Board on governance issues;
About You (Skills and Experience):
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Previous experience as a high quality board secretary, working closely with a Board;
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
- High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Word and Microsoft Office Excel skills;
- High level of professionalism and ability to work independently;
- Knowledge, skills and experience in the areas of board governance and compliance
Completion of a Company Secretary Course or associated governance course will be highly regarded.
Time Commitment:
Variable, averaging 10 hours per month, spread over 11 months (not January). The candidate will be expected to work primarily from home. The workload is greatest around Board meetings, which are held 4 x per annum (typically February, May, August, November), and during the annual review of research grant & scholarship applications (October/November).
Remuneration: To be negotiated.
If you think you’d be a good fit for this position we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the application steps by sending your resume and a one-page cover letter addressing the skills outlined above to enquiries@heartresearch.com.au
Please apply by 31 May 2024.