Join our Team

• Lead governance excellence and Board operations in mental health care
• Part time, permanent
• Burnley Location (hybrid WFH)

Make an impact where it matters most

Join Mind Australia, one of the country’s leading community-managed mental health providers, and play a pivotal role in enabling a thriving, inclusive, and high-performing workforce.

For almost 50 years, Mind has supported people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose. With more than 1,300 employees nationally, we are proud to be a major employer of people with lived experience—valuing the insight, empathy and connection they bring.

About the role

This is a critical leadership role within the Office of the Chief Executive, responsible for delivering high-quality governance, compliance and Board support across Mind and its subsidiary entities.

As Company Secretary, you will act as a trusted adviser to the Board, CEO and Executive Team, ensuring effective governance frameworks, regulatory compliance and informed decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation.

You will lead the coordination of Board and Committee operations while driving continuous improvement in governance systems, processes and practices.

What you’ll do

• Provide expert governance advice to the Board, Chair, Committees and Executive on strategic, legal and regulatory matters
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, including ASIC and ACNC requirements
• Lead governance framework development, policy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee Board and Committee operations, including agendas, papers, minutes and annual work planning
• Manage Board performance processes, including evaluations, skills matrix and governance reporting
• Facilitate Director recruitment, renewal and structured induction programs
• Provide legal coordination support, including contract management, execution and oversight of legal matters
• Manage disclosure obligations, regulatory reporting, FOI and privacy matter
• Lead governance system administration and improvement (e.g. Diligent and other platforms)

What you’ll bring

You are a trusted governance professional who thrives in complex, purpose-driven environments and operates with integrity and sound judgement.

Your experience includes:

• Significant experience as a Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary or senior governance professional
• Deep knowledge of corporate governance, ASIC and ACNC requirements, and the Corporations Act
• Proven experience supporting Boards and Committees and managing governance processes
• Strong capability in legal documentation, contracts and sensitive organisational matters
• Exceptional communication, analytical thinking and stakeholder influencing skills

Highly regarded:

• Governance Institute of Australia (GIA) qualifications or equivalent
• Legal qualifications or experience in legal environments
• Experience in not-for-profit and/or multi-entity organisations
• Experience with governance platforms such as Diligent
• Lived experience of mental ill health and recovery or caring role

Why join Mind?

• Purpose-driven work with real community impact
• Inclusive, values-led culture that celebrates diversity
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to influence governance at Board and executive level
• Work alongside experienced leaders in a respected national organisation

Diversity & inclusion

Mind strongly encourages applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with lived experience of mental ill health and recovery
• People of all cultures, genders, sexualities, abilities, ages and backgrounds

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 500106.  Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Monday 27 July 2026. We encourage you to apply early as this opportunity may close earlier if a suitable applicant is sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.

David Threlfall – Acting Company Secretary and Manager, Policy & Strategy

david.threlfall@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Company Secretary (CEO) 20260624.pdf

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require support or adjustments, please contact hr@mindaustralia.org.au.