Corporation Governance Secretary

About Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance of the Northern Territory (AMSANT) Aboriginal Corporation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Employer superannuation contribution.
• Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Personal/carers leave up to 15 days per year.
• 10 days per year study leave can be negotiated.
• Professional development opportunities up to $3,000 per year.
• 10 days ceremonial leave.
• Access to a free employee assistance program.
• Ex gratia leave of three paid days during the Christmas shutdown period (excl. casuals).

Contract Duration: Ongoing, Dependant on Funding

Contract Type: Full-time (part-time negotiable)

Work hours: Monday-Friday 08:00am – 04:30pm

Location: Darwin or Alice Springs

Salary: $129,249.66 – $145,001.05 p.a. plus superannuation

Applications close: COB Tuesday 1 September 2026

Role description

The Corporation Governance Secretary is a senior role responsible for supporting the Board of AMSANT to discharge its statutory and strategic responsibilities. The role acts as Corporation Secretary and ensures AMSANT meets its obligations under the CATSI Act and the AMSANT Rule Book; including providing all necessary administration to support excellence in the corporation’s governance.

The role also contributes senior policy capability to the organisation, undertaking policy work as directed and bringing a strategic mindset to AMSANT’s governance and advocacy environment.

Responsibilities

Corporation secretary and Board support

• Act as Corporation Secretary, upholding the duties of an officer of the corporation.
• Ensure Board, subcommittee and General Member Meetings are called and held in accordance with the constitution, with agendas finalised in consultation with the AMSANT executive and chair.
• Prepare and circulate meeting papers, produce high quality minutes, and coordinate follow up of actions arising.
• Maintain statutory books and registers and lodge reports with ORIC as required under the CATSI Act.
• Coordinate the AGM, and director induction and ongoing professional development.
• Advise the Board and subcommittees on corporate governance matters.
• Coordinate an annual Board review process
• Conduct culturally appropriate Board induction/onboarding for new directors – including development of a Board induction pack

Governance, risk and compliance

• Develop and maintain AMSANT’s governance framework, charter and Board and governance policy review cycle.
• Identify and manage governance risks and maintain the governance risk register.
• Monitor and report on compliance with the Rule Book, the CATSI Act and other statutory obligations, and advise on legislative change.
• Establish and maintain a legal compliance register

Policy and strategic contribution

• Undertake senior policy work as directed, including research, analysis, submissions and briefings once the corporation’s governance systems and processes are firmly bedded down in the organisation.
• Provide strategic advice on the intersection of governance, policy and AMSANT’s advocacy priorities.
• Represent AMSANT in internal and external forums as required.
• Other duties as directed

Organisational and cultural responsibilities

• Apply strict confidentiality to all Board, member and commercially sensitive information.
• Work in a culturally safe manner and adhere to community specific protocols.
• Support the employment, professional development and promotion of Aboriginal people across AMSANT.
• Comply with AMSANT WHS policy and undertake other duties consistent with skills and classification.

Selection Criteria (qualifications and attributes)

Essential

1. Tertiary qualifications in law, business management, governance or a related discipline.
2. Demonstrated understanding, awareness and respect for Aboriginal culture and politics including an ability to take direction from Aboriginal management and to work cooperatively in a cross-cultural environment.
3. Significant experience in a corporate governance role, including legal, audit and risk compliance.
4. Working knowledge of the CATSI Act, or demonstrated ability to acquire it, and experience meeting statutory reporting obligations.
5. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining governance, risk or compliance frameworks in a complex organisation.
6. High level research, analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear advice.
7. Excellent written communication skills, including drafting complex minutes, policies, briefing papers and reports for Board and executive audiences.
8. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people from a variety of backgrounds.
9. Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgement and work under pressure with limited supervision.

Desirable

1. Experience working in an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation.
2. Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
3. Experience in policy development or advocacy in the health or social policy sector.
4. Governance Institute of Australia qualification or equivalent.

How to Apply:

Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria. Please address your cover letter to the Hiring Manager detailing why you wish to work at AMSANT, and the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to the role.

If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role, please contact the HR team at HR@amsant.org.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.