Company Secretary - Expression of Interest

The opportunity

The TAIHS Board is seeking expressions of interest from experienced governance professionals to act as Company Secretary.

The Company Secretary is TAIHS' chief governance specialist. You will give independent advice to the Board through the Chair, and make sure the Board has clear, balanced and timely information to make good decisions.

Expectations of company secretaries and other officers are rising. Recent decisions such as ASIC v Bekier (Star Entertainment) have made clear that serious risks must reach the Board, not just management. We are looking for someone who will bring that independence and judgment to TAIHS.

About TAIHS

TAIHS is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation. We have around 200 staff and an operating income of more than $40 million.

We provide holistic primary health care and community services across Townsville, Ingham, the Burdekin, Charters Towers and Hughenden. Our purpose is to lead the way in providing culturally accessible, integrated health and social support services, so our people can live healthier, stronger and longer lives.

TAIHS is registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) and regulated by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC).

What you will do 

• Advise the Board, Chair, committees and CEO on governance, directors' and officers' duties and regulatory obligations
• Prepare and coordinate Board and Finance, Audit and Risk Management (FARM) Committee agendas, papers and minutes, making sure key risks are clearly flagged
• Coordinate the AGM and other member meetings in line with the CATSI Act and the TAIHS Rule Book
• Maintain registers, including the register of members and directors' interests, and manage Rule Book amendments with ORIC
• Monitor compliance with ORIC, ACNC, ATO and other regulatory obligations
• Support director induction, conflict of interest management, Board performance reviews and professional development
• Escalate material legal, regulatory and reputational risks to the Board through the Chair

What we are looking for

Essential

• Significant experience in a company secretarial, governance, legal or senior Board support role
• Sound knowledge of theCorporations (ATSI) Act, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ORIC and ACNC requirements, and directors' and officers' duties
• Excellent writing skills, including accurate, concise minutes and Board papers
• High integrity, discretion and independent judgment
• The ability to work respectfully and effectively in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation

Desirable

• Legal qualifications or experience in a legal environment
• Membership of the Governance Institute of Australia (for example AGIA/ACIS) or the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Financial literacy and experience supporting audit and risk committees

Checks

The successful applicant will need a National Police Check and a current Queensland Blue Card and must not be disqualified from managing corporations.

How to apply 

Please send the following, marked "Confidential: Company Secretary EOI":

1. A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your relevant experience and how you meet the essential criteria
2. A current CV, or for firms, a capability statement and the CV of the person who would act as Company Secretary
3. Your preferred engagement basis (employment or contract) and availability
4. For contract applicants, your proposed fee basis (hourly rate or monthly retainer)
5. The names and contact details of two referees
6. A short statement disclosing any existing relationship with TAIHS, its directors or staff that could give rise to a conflict of interest

The full position description is available on the TAIHS Internal Careers Page: https://taihs.net.au/careers/

Send to: The Board Chair, TAIHS, ••••@taihs.net.au

Enquiries: The Board Chair, ••••@taihs.net.au

Closing date: 5.00pm AEST, 23 November 2026

What happens next

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to meet with the Chair and a panel of directors.

The Board will make the final decision on the appointment.

All applications will be treated confidentially and handled in line with the TAIHS privacy policy.

TAIHS STRONGLY ENCOURAGES ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCE TO APPLY