Governance Administrator

About UsCommunity Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. We are committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need.At CHL, our primary goal is to create safe, secure, and affordable housing options that empower individuals and families to thrive. With a focus on delivering high-quality service and outcomes, we manage over 11,000 new and existing properties across various communities. CHL is driven by a collaborative team culture where every member plays a vital role in achieving our mission. The RoleA career in community housing is extremely rewarding and now you too can contribute to positive social impact and a world without housing poverty.This role will see you provide a hands-on opportunity to assist the CHL’s Governance team to ensure CHL meets governance best practice, while remaining compliant with legal and corporate requirements.While working closely with CHL's Chief Governance Officer and Group Company Secretary, you will be responsible for drafting and identifying improvements to governance policies and procedures as well as assisting with governance improvement initiatives. In this role you will assist with general, board, committee and executive meetings and functions including scheduling, preparation of agendas, papers and minutes. Additionally, you will also be researching and providing information to the executives and the board and maintain various registers and documentation for use by the boards, committees and executives.You will also maintain and assist maintaining policy administration framework, contract and governance documents and registers and managing compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements and filings. About YouTo be successful for this role, you will have a genuine passion for wanting to support vulnerable people in our community.Essential Criteria:Strong written and verbal communication skills (required)Tertiary qualification in law or similar (preferred)Prior work experience in legal, governance, commercial or non-for-profit setting (preferred)Sensitivity and understanding of issues affecting Indigenous people, socially disadvantaged groups including homeless people, people with special needs/disabilities, and people from a non-English speaking backgroundCommitment to the right of every person to good quality housingSatisfactory Police Check Please note that a satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present. Click for position description AUD Melbourne 3004

Governance Administrator

  • Contribute to a world without housing poverty
  • Full time permanent role based in Melbourne, VIC
  • Competitive salary + super + salary packaging + other benefits

About Us

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. We are committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need.

At CHL, our primary goal is to create safe, secure, and affordable housing options that empower individuals and families to thrive. With a focus on delivering high-quality service and outcomes, we manage over 11,000 new and existing properties across various communities. CHL is driven by a collaborative team culture where every member plays a vital role in achieving our mission.

 

The Role

A career in community housing is extremely rewarding and now you too can contribute to positive social impact and a world without housing poverty.

This role will see you provide a hands-on opportunity to assist the CHL’s Governance team to ensure CHL meets governance best practice, while remaining compliant with legal and corporate requirements.

While working closely with CHL's Chief Governance Officer and Group Company Secretary, you will be responsible for drafting and identifying improvements to governance policies and procedures as well as assisting with governance improvement initiatives. 

In this role you will assist with general, board, committee and executive meetings and functions including scheduling, preparation of agendas, papers and minutes. Additionally, you will also be researching and providing information to the executives and the board and maintain various registers and documentation for use by the boards, committees and executives.

You will also maintain and assist maintaining policy administration framework, contract and governance documents and registers and managing compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements and filings.

 

About You

To be successful for this role, you will have a genuine passion for wanting to support vulnerable people in our community.

Essential Criteria:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (required)
  • Tertiary qualification in law or similar (preferred)
  • Prior work experience in legal, governance, commercial or non-for-profit setting (preferred)
  • Sensitivity and understanding of issues affecting Indigenous people, socially disadvantaged groups including homeless people, people with special needs/disabilities, and people from a non-English speaking background
  • Commitment to the right of every person to good quality housing
  • Satisfactory Police Check

Please note that a satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).

As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.

 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

To be considered applicants must respond to the application questions and submit a cover letter and resume. For a confidential conversation about the position please contact Lee Monik Chief Governance Officer lee.monik@chl.org.au 

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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