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• The Board Secretary will provide expert guidance and support to the West Moreton Hospital and Health Board regarding best practice corporate governance requirements and practices.

• Permanent Full Time

Job details

About the role

The Board Secretary provides key support and coordination for all West Moreton (WMH) Board and committee activities including acting as, with the support of the Senior Director Legal, Governance, Audit and Risk, a liaison between the WMH Executive, WMH Board and other key internal stakeholders.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience as a high quality board secretary, working closely with a Board and Executive team.
• Consistent and exceptional professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise and consult effectively with stakeholders at all levels within and external to West Moreton.
• High level attention to detail with an ability to review correspondence for accuracy and interpretation relevant to the audience.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise competing demands, requirements and deadlines.
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy, including advanced Microsoft Office Word and intermediate Microsoft Office Excel skills.
• Highest degree of professionalism demonstrated at all times and ability to work with little supervision.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement and lead improvement initiatives utilising high level negotiation and influence skills.
• Knowledge, skills and experience in the areas of board governance and compliance, particularly legal risk management, statutory interpretation, compliance and corporate governance matters.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM646118_06 Board Secretary_RD (PDF, 183KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants