Part-Time Governance Secretary | Board Support & Strategy

Reo Group; Burwood; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Reo Group is seeking an experienced governance professional to support the Board of an independent Sydney school. This part-time role covers governance administration, monthly meetings, and AGM coordination, with hybrid arrangements and on-site work one day per week.

You will work closely with the Chair and school leadership to manage calendars, summaries, and follow-up actions while safeguarding highly confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experienced governance or Board support professional.
• Legal background desirable but not essential.
• Able to attend monthly Board meeting in person at the school’s campus and work on site one day a week.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Board calendar and run all Board administration, including the AGM.
• Attend the monthly Board meeting in person, supporting the meeting and recording its outcomes.
• Receive Board reports and provide clear, concise summaries.
• Own the follow-up of Board actions, proactively chasing Board members and engaging counsel where needed.
• Ensure matters requiring a resolution follow the right process and close out resolutions in meetings.
• Manage the administration of constitution amendments and keep the Board informed on enrolment trends.

Skills

Governance

Board support

Confidentiality

Relationship management

Education

Law background

Job description

Reo Group is seeking an experienced governance professional to support the Board of an independent Sydney school. This part-time role covers governance administration, monthly meetings, and AGM coordination, with hybrid arrangements and on-site work one day per week.

You will work closely with the Chair and school leadership to manage calendars, summaries, and follow-up actions while safeguarding highly confidential information.