COMPANY SECRETARY – EREA VICTORIAN SCHOOLS LTD

About us

Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools Limited (EREA VSL) is responsible for the governance of six Victorian schools, and their associated campuses that enrol over 10,000 students.

EREA VSL is guided by the EREA Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The Charter articulates the vision, mission, and objectives for schools.

Through the Charter Touchstones, schools strive to transform the hearts and minds of children and young people to build a more just and inclusive local and global community through presence, compassion, liberation and a commitment to justice and solidarity.

In all we do, EREA VSL operates with clarity, accountability and transparency.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Company Secretary to support the EREA Victorian Schools Ltd Board. The incumbent will bring their governance expertise to the efficient and effective running of board meetings.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board, the Company Secretary will prepare the annual board calendar, agenda and minutes, maintain a repository of board information and documentation, and induct new board members.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the effective governance of the EREA Victorian Schools Board, in an educational environment.

What We Offer

• A supportive, values-driven team and inclusive workplace culture

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Hybrid working arrangement (office and work from home)

You will be employed on a part-time (3 days per week), fixed-term basis, for a period of 2 years.

The remuneration for the role is within the range of $160,000 to $170,000 gross per annum (negotiable), plus leave loading and superannuation, depending on skills, education and experience.

You will need

· Tertiary Qualifications in governance, commerce or law

· Significant experience as a company secretary

· Additional training from the AICD or Governance Institute of Australia (desirable)

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, particularly the preparation of complex reports suitable for Board decision-making.

· A courteous, engaging and efficient manner with proven interpersonal skills to relate to a variety of audiences.

· Effective and independent time management, achieving deadlines, follow up actions and an ability to research and analyse information and anticipate organizational issues.

· Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months) or Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply

Please visit our website to learn more about our organisation at erea.vic.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description please visit our Careers page at https://erea.vic.edu.au/Careers

Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button our Careers page by 11.59pm on Sunday 21 September 2025 including:

• Letter of introduction (one page)

• Responses to each Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description (maximum 2 pages in total)

• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining experience and skills with the contact details for two referees (one referee from current or most recent place of employment. If this is a school it needs to be the Principal).

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, obtain a Working with Children Check and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship or Visa.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply.

If you would like further information about this role, please email [email protected]

We will be reviewing applications as they are received. Should we find a suitable applicant we will close the role early; therefore, please don't delay your application.

EREA VSL is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and young people from harm. EREA VSL has no tolerance of abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment in accordance with legislative and EREA VSL policies and procedures.