Company Secretariat/Risk Management

• Fantastic career opportunity to work for Victoria’s most influential business organisation
• Part time role – five days per fortnight with flexibility on how these hours are structured
• CBD head office location with hybrid working options available
  
  

About Us

We are the most influential, independent business body in Victoria with over 100,000 members and clients. Our members choose us because we’re trusted experts in HR and workplace relations, training, international trade, workplace health, safety and wellbeing, and policy development. Our team of 200 people thrive on putting our members first in everything we do – from providing exceptional customer service to advocating for their interests to all levels of government. The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry works for the success of our members, business and Victoria.

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive professional to manage enterprise risk and provide company secretariat services.

Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for the provision of company secretariat duties to our Board of Directors, which includes preparation of agendas, coordinating board papers, taking minutes and managing all governance requirements. In addition, you will partner with senior managers to oversee enterprise risk management including risk identification and mitigation, risk assessments and reporting. You will also report to the board quarterly on risk management. Your skills will be valued as we have ISO27001 certification with external auditors, which ensures that risk is embedded in our organisation. The position description sets out further information.

Key Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will have the ability to build a rapport with others whilst also working with a high level of confidentiality, discretion and attention to detail. You will have:

• Broad previous experience in enterprise risk and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think critically.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and control techniques.
• Experience with risk auditing and reporting procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and previous experience working with C-suite level or Board of Directors.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Familiarity with ISO27001 standards and regulations would be highly regarded but not essential if other selection criteria are met.
• Likewise, experience working with 6Clicks is also highly desirable but not essential
  
  

This position is part time, equivalent to five days per fortnight. Actual hours of work however can be adapted to suit the preferred candidate (i.e. equivalent hours worked over more days). The individual would need to be available to attend all Board and sub-committee meetings however which are generally scheduled well in advance.

Why Join Us?

At the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a significant impact. We value accountability, collaboration, curiosity, and excellence. A competitive salary, along with a range of employee benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

Apply Now!

If this sounds like you, click apply now.

Applications are to be addressed to the HR Team, including a succinct cover letter which answers the question in one sentence: What is your favourite board paper platform to use?

Application will close on Monday, 20 January 2025, or earlier if we receive a significant response – so please apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory police check as a pre-condition of employment.