_{25th September, 2025}

Company Secretary - Centacare

Location: Brisbane CBD - St Stephen's Cathedral Precinct
Work Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us
Centacare, an agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-driven not-for-profit organisation with more than 3,000 employees and a strong presence across Queensland. We deliver essential services in aged care, disability support, family services, early education, and pastoral ministries.
Supported by Archdiocesan Services, our governance, compliance and risk management frameworks ensure Centacare continues its mission of serving the community with compassion and integrity.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Company Secretary to join our Safety, Risk & Governance team. This senior role provides governance and secretariat support to the Centacare Council and its Committees, ensuring effective processes, strong compliance, and high standards of accountability.
Reporting to the General Counsel and Safety, Risk & Governance Executive, you will:

• Facilitate governance processes, Council and Committee meetings, and annual work plans.
• Provide secretarial duties including agenda preparation, accurate minutes, and maintaining registers.
• Advise on governance principles, compliance obligations, and best practice benchmarks.
• Liaise with Council/Committee Chairs, Members, the Centacare CEO, and senior leadership.
• Support the induction, training, and compliance of Council and Committee members.
• Collaborate with governance colleagues across the Archdiocese.

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Company Secretary role (not-for-profit sector highly regarded).
• Experience drafting formal board or council minutes.
• Membership or qualifications with the Governance Institute of Australia or Australian Institute of Company Directors desirable.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and risk frameworks.
• High attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Central Brisbane CBD location within the St Stephen's Cathedral precinct.
• Work within a values-based organisation with a strong community impact.
• Professional development opportunities and supportive governance team environment.

 
Send your interest via submitting a Resume to Brent Hunter - HR Recruitment hunterb@bne.catholic.net.au

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.  Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults

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