Board Administrator - Salvos Housing

Start your career with The Salvation Army today! We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most

About Us:

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here - providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About the Role:

Rare permanent, part time (3 days per week), opportunity for a Board Administrator based in Blackburn, Melbourne reporting to the Secretary to the Property Trusts.

The purpose of this role is to administratively support the robust governance framework of The Salvation Army in Australia (TSA), assisting the Secretary to the Property Trusts in supporting the Board/s of Salvation Army Housing (SAH) and Salvation Army Housing (Victoria) (SAHV) to meet its governance obligations.

The role will suit a person with excellent written and verbal communications skills, who operates with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, and stakeholder engagement. Your balanced set of skills include exceptional organisational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to plan, multitask and manage competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the smooth running of SAH and SAHV Board and Committee activities and forward planning to support meetings (i.e. scheduling, timely distribution of agenda and associated papers, catering etc)

• Attend Board and Committee meetings to take minutes and manage administrative tasks relating to the meetings

• Maintain Board and Committee member personnel files and assist with processing and recording of integrity checks

• Monitor developments in relation to SAH and SAHV corporate social responsibility, and support compliance with all statutory filing and regulatory reporting

• Assist with the review process for governance related policies

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Governance etc or relevant experience; a post-secondary degree or diploma in Risk Management would be well regarded

• Proven performance in policy development, risk and compliance review and analysis and implementation of governance frameworks

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships at the executive level

• Strong technical capability with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and cloud-based services (OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint)

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work on numerous tasks with multiple stakeholders simultaneously

Desirable Skills:

• Experience using a Board Software Platform is desirable (i.e. BoardPro)

• Knowledge of risk management practices and standards such as ISO 31000:2009 and other Australian Standards relevant to Risk Management

• Knowledge of the ACNC Governance Standards and Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Why Work For Us:

• Eligible employees can access NFP Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)

• Generous paid Parental Leave for primary (12 weeks) and secondary carers + Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) + Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for volunteering in Salvos initiatives

• Flexible arrangements, access to Fitness Passport and Consumer Discounts

• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives

• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency

• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable social impacts

How to Apply:

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.