• Melbourne
• Ongoing
• Part time - 21 Hours per week

About Us

At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no one should live in poverty. We are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation working with partners and local communities in 87 countries.

Would you like to join this global movement of people working together to eliminate the inequalities that keep people in poverty?

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed person to fill the role of Company Secretary.

Why you will love working at Oxfam

As part of the Governance and Executive team, you will use your skills, qualifications, lived experience and initiative to tackle inequality and fight poverty. Yes, you read that right, lived experience and initiative, because it is not all about key selection criteria.

Research shows that women will only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the selection criteria, while men will apply if they meet an average of 60%. We understand that life teaches us so much, so if you don't meet all the criteria but just know that you have what it takes, then please apply.

The Role

As the Company Secretary, you will support the governing and monitoring role of the Board and advise the Board and its committees on governance matters, including ongoing compliance with the ACNC’s Governance Standards. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will foster meaningful and constructive relationships between the Board and Executives.

You will manage at least one direct report: the Board Support Officer. In this role, you will also support the Board Nominations Committee, Board Support Officer and the People & Capability Team with Board recruitment, induction and succession planning in line with board composition requirements and skills matrices.

A little about you (the key selection criteria)

To be successful in this role, you will have:

1. Experience in a previous governance or company secretarial role and/or qualifications or formal completion of professional governance programs, such as those offered by the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Governance Institute of Australia, the Securities Institute of Australia or other equivalent training and experience;
2. Knowledge of the key governance obligations for organisations under the relevant legislation (i.e. Charities Act 2013 (Cth), the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Act 2013 (Cth), and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth));
3. Experience of operating in a not-for-profit context or other highly regulated environments, as a trusted advisor to executives.
4. High level digital literacy, including proficient working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Box and Diligent;
5. Demonstrated professional ethical standards, integrity, diplomacy, discretion and a high level of confidentiality;
6. Strong relationship building and collaboration skills, emotional intelligence, humility, level-headedness and approachability.

We can offer you

• A base salary of $131,067.71 (Pro-rata) plus superannuation, superior leave benefits and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,450 of your salary tax-free).
• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to make a positive impact around the world.
• We value flexibility and seek to support our people to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
• Cultural leave
• Superannuation matching

Our culture is shaped by our values, which reinforce what we care about and how we do things, not just what we do. Our five core values of Accountability, Empowerment, Equality, Inclusiveness and Sustainability drive everything we do at Oxfam.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Therefore, our people are required to comply with the One Oxfam Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policies and sign the Oxfam Australia Child Safeguarding and One Oxfam Employee Codes of Conduct.

How to Apply

Complete the online application form, then, as three separate documents, upload:

1. A cover letter that tells us why you want to join Oxfam Australia, and how your professional history and lived experience make you the right candidate.
2. Your CV.
3. Your response to the selection criteria outlined in the advertisement.

• Applications close on Thursday, 14 August 2025.
• Here is the link to the Position Description

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a safe and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applicants with personal experience of the forms of injustice we seek to address to apply for opportunities at Oxfam Australia.

Applicants will be required to show proof of their right to work in Australia the subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which include Police Checks and Misconduct Disclosure Scheme outcomes, before commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Oxfam Australia to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Australian work visas
Oxfam Australia will not recruit international candidates who do not hold visas permitting them to work in Australia. Oxfam Australia does not provide visa sponsorship

Additional information:
For ongoing roles, candidates will be required to have a minimum of 2 years' Australian work rights from the date of commencement of their employment with Oxfam Australia. For fixed-term roles, candidates will be required to have work rights for the full duration of the contract.

At Oxfam Australia, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture where everyone's rights are recognised and respected. Guided by feminist principles and core values, we embrace different perspectives and work to eliminate systemic inequities that perpetuate discrimination. We centre and amplify the voices of people with lived experience and work in solidarity to build a future where no one is left behind.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our actions, Oxfam Australia:

• Supports employee-led committees
• Promotes consultative ways of working and decision making
• Maintains a comprehensive enterprise agreement that prioritises employee well-being, as demonstrated through multiple leave types
• Provides ongoing awareness and training on unconscious bias, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices, ensuring alignment with Oxfam’s values • Ensures a fair and accessible recruitment process

We give priority to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our people, supporters, and the communities we work with. If successful, you may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical contraindication prior to commencing employment with Oxfam Australia.