Company Secretary

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

• Part time 2 days per week
• Lead governance as Company Secretary, guiding Board, Committees and LLEA
• Shape decisions in a progressive, lived experience led governance model
• Drive compliance, risk and accountability across a national organisation

Wellways is a leading national for purpose organisation supporting people experiencing mental health challenges, disability and social disadvantage. For over 40 years we have worked alongside individuals, families and communities to create inclusive environments where people can live meaningful and connected lives.

Our governance model is progressive and unique, combining a skills based Board with a Lived and Living Experience Advisory (LLEA) group that provides lived experience insight into organisational decision making. This approach ensures that the voices of people with lived experience are embedded in the leadership of the organisation.

As Wellways continues to grow in scale and complexity, strong governance and ethical leadership remain central to how we operate and deliver impact across communities throughout Australia.

About this Role,

Reporting to the Board Chair and working closely with the CEO and Executive, you will act as the organisation’s key governance adviser, supporting the Board,

Board Committees and LLEA to meet their governance, compliance and stewardship responsibilities.

This role is responsible for strengthening governance practices as Wellways continues to grow in scale and complexity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide governance advice to the Board, Board Committees and LLEA
• Attend governance meetings and ensure accurate recording of decisions
• Review Board papers to ensure they are clear, high quality and decision ready
• Coordinate Board and LLEA recruitment, induction and evaluations
• Ensure compliance with ACNC, ASIC and other regulatory obligations
• Coordinate the Annual General Meeting
• Maintain governance policies including the Delegations Schedule
• Oversee the organisational risk management framework
• Maintain governance registers including conflict of interest, privacy and whistleblower. Lead Modern Slavery and ESG governance reporting
• Work across the organisation to strengthen governance systems and processes

You will need:

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Governance, Business, Commerce or a related discipline or equivalent senior experience in a Company Secretary or governance role
• Demonstrated experience operating as a Company Secretary or senior governance adviser to a Board
• Sound knowledge of governance and regulatory requirements relevant to not for profit organisations, including ACNC and ASIC obligations
• Current valid Driver's Licence/100 Points ID
• Right to Work within Australia, Police check, NDIS Worker Screening check and Working with Children check and Queensland Blue Card
• NDIS Quality and Safeguards Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ Certificate – free online course
• LCS2 Clearance – Wellways will supply

About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7,000 people each year!

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

What we offer

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 and Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Paid Cultural Leave
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

To view the full Position Description click APPLY

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Nicole Kondogiannis either via email nkondogiannis@wellways.org  on 0402 350 456

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.  Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, please visit our website.

Job Description Summary

Senior Company Secretary, Part time role shaping governance in a national for purpose organisation with lived experience leadership.

Culture

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

How to Apply

Applications Close

05/04/2026