Executive Governance Officer / Company Secretary (School Officer Level 5)

Part time | 3 days per week, Term-time

St Rita's College is a leading Catholic independent school for girls in Years 5-12, renowned for academic excellence and grounded in the Presentation tradition of compassion, hospitality, hope, justice, courage and simplicity. Established in 1926, the College is a Ministry of Mercy Partners and inspires young women to be people of action, guided by our motto Virtute non Verbis - Action Not Words.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and discreet Company Secretary to provide governance and administrative support to the Board of Directors, Board Committees and Principal.

This unique role is responsible for coordinating Board governance activities, supporting compliance obligations, maintaining corporate records and ensuring effective communication between the Board and College leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting sound governance practices that contribute to the College's ongoing success and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Principal and Board Chair, responsibilities include:

- Coordinating Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and action items.

- Managing governance documentation, policies and Board records.

- Maintaining the annual governance calendar and supporting Board effectiveness initiatives.

- Coordinating statutory filings and corporate compliance requirements.

- Managing corporate registers, declarations and governance documentation.

- Monitoring regulatory developments and assisting with governance compliance activities.

- Acting as a liaison between the Board, College Leadership Team and external stakeholders.





- Supporting preparation of the Annual Report and Annual General Meeting documentation.

- Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity.

About you

You are an experienced governance or executive support professional with exceptional organisational and communication skills. You can manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality and build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will demonstrate

- Outstanding written communication and minute-taking skills.

- Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy.

- Excellent organisational and time-management capability.

- Professional judgement, discretion and integrity.

- The ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

- A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

- An appreciation of and commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education

All staff must hold a valid Paid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) prior to commencement.

How to Apply

If you are a highly organised professional who thrives in a governance and executive support environment and are looking to contribute to a thriving Catholic educational community, we encourage you to apply.

Applications should include:

- Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

- Current resume

- Contact details of three professional referees

Join us in empowering young women to become confident, courageous and ethical women of action A copy of the position description can be found on the College website. Enquires for this role can be directed to **@stritas.qld.edu.au

Applications Close: 8:00am, Monday, 19 October 2026.

The College reserves the right to interview, cease advertising, or appoint a suitable candidate prior to closing date for applications.

📌 Executive Governance Officer / Company Secretary (Brisbane)
🏢 St Rita's College
📍 Brisbane