POSITION OVERVIEW

• Ongoing | Full Time | Salary commensurate with experience | 15.4% super
• Sutherland Shire location | generous leave provisions | pool, cafe, childcare centre, free onsite parking
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements available
• Support high-level governance by ensuring the smooth operation of ANSTO’s Board and subsidiary boards as Company Secretary

ABOUT YOU

“We are looking for someone with exceptional experience and capability who can bring a continuous improvement and collaboration mindset to the role, and has a strong desire to contribute ideas and curiosity to the workplace” - Felicity Dougherty, ANSTO General Counsel

ABOUT US

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia’s most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.

To be successful for this role, you will need to have the following skills and experience. Please provide a short cover letter that explains to us how you have these, and give examples (where appropriate).

• Degree or higher qualification in law.
• Formal company secretarial training from the Governance Institute of Australia or equivalent
• Extensive experience as a company secretary in a public entity or an Australian company of at least medium to large size.
• Demonstrated application of corporate governance principles and recommended good practice and ability to provide objective, informed and plain English advice on corporate governance matters
• Demonstrated ability to translate governance theory into appropriate policies, processes and frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to deal diplomatically and tactfully with a wide range of diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated strong professional ethics and integrity
• Demonstrated strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated high level communication and planning skills with the capacity to influence key decision-makers
• Prior experience in applying the PGPA Act is highly desirable

This role will require you to have exceptional care and diligence with the accuracy, integrity and quality of work undertaken, and be able to work within sometimes short timeframes - to meet Board requirements and cycles of meetings. You will need to work closely and collaboratively with our Chief Executive Officer, other Executive, and our Board and Board Committee members as well as other General Managers. Leadership and collaborative working skills are critical to this role.