Board Secretary & Governance Officer - NNAC

Ramsden Recruitment; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work from home options

Salary sacrifice benefits

Travel on Country

Job summary

Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation (NNAC) in Port Adelaide is creating a new governance secretary role reporting to the Chairperson and supporting the Board, with duties including minutes, statutory compliance, and governance records.

This role offers a 9-day fortnight, flexible working including work-from-home options, and the opportunity to contribute to Narungga rights and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, board administration or corporate compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, minute-taking and paper work.
• Ability to interpret legislation and governance documents and give sound advice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board, General and community meetings, including notices and agendas.
• Record accurate minutes and advise the Chair on procedure.
• Maintain statutory registers and custody of the Corporation’s seal.
• Manage AGM processes, director elections and auditor engagement.
• Uphold the Narungga Declaration in decision-making and liaise with regulators.

Skills

Governance

Board administration

Policy interpretation

Minute-taking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Governance qualification

Law or business administration knowledge

Job description

• Support strong, culturally grounded decision-making
• Full-time or 0.8 FTE, with 9-day fortnight and work from home options
• Newly created role, based in Port Adelaide

Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation (NNAC) is the Registered Native Title Body Corporate for the Narungga people of Guuranda (Yorke Peninsula), South Australia. As the peak body for the Nation, NNAC leads work across governance, economic development, cultural heritage, and land and sea management. NNAC works to protect and advance Narungga rights and interests, guided by the Narungga Declaration and the values and expectations of the Narungga community.NNAC is seeking an experienced, highly organised governance professional to support informed, transparent and culturally respectful Board decision-making and accountability to members and community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chairperson on behalf of the Board, with day-to-day liaison through the Chief Executive Officer, this principal position performs its statutory and governance duties independently and impartially, including the duties of Secretary under the NNAC Rule Book.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with the CATSI Act, NNAC Rule Book and ORIC and ACNC requirements, including timely statutory lodgements.
• Coordinate Board, General and community meetings, including notices, agendas and Board papers, within statutory timeframes.
• Record accurate, culturally respectful minutes, advise the Chairperson on procedure, and track Board resolutions.
• Maintain statutory registers, including the Registers of Members and Common Law Holders, and hold custody of the Corporation’s seal.
• Manage AGM processes, including director elections and auditor engagement, and maintain a 12-month governance calendar.
• Uphold the Narungga Declaration in Native Title decision-making, and liaise with regulators, auditors, legal advisors and members.

About You

We are seeking a down-to-earth communicator with a sharp eye for detail, who builds genuine relationships and understands the respective roles of the Board, Chairperson and Executive. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in governance, board administration or corporate compliance, gained in a legal, government, corporate or not-for-profit setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including minute-taking and Board papers.
• The ability to interpret legislation and governance documents and give sound procedural advice.
• Strong organisational skills, discretion and ethical judgement.
• Respect for Narungga culture and values, and a commitment to culturally safe governance.
• A current driver’s licence, a National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one) and willingness to travel regionally.
• Relevant qualifications in governance, business administration, law or equivalent experience are desirable.

Culture and Benefits

• A welcoming and inclusive environment that provides flexibility, autonomy and scope to grow.
• Travel on Country and connect with the Narungga community
• Flexible working, including work from home
• Salary sacrifice benefits

This is a rare opportunity to strengthen the governance of a Native Title body and make a meaningful contribution to the Narungga community. If you are motivated by good governance and genuine community impact, we want to hear from you. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For more information on NNAC, visit www.nnac.org.au.