Board Director – Secretary

The corporate collapses of the late 1990s and early 2000s resulted in an increased shareholder focus on corporate governance and transparency. As a result, the company secretary’s role in governing and monitoring the organisation has been emphasised

As the responsibilities of the board have increased, the volume of work and necessary skills to support the board have enhanced the role of the company secretary. The company secretary is now often considered to be the chief governance specialist within an organisation, increasingly relied upon to provide advice and implement good governance practices. It is a more proactive role than in previous times.

Company secretaries have legal responsibilities in addition to their work in support of the board, which will vary according to the specific needs of the organisation.

The value of company secretaries is recognised in the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations which state in the commentary to Recommendation 2.5:

‘The company secretary plays an important role in supporting the effectiveness of the board by monitoring that board policy and procedures are followed, and coordinating the timely completion and despatch of board agenda and briefing material. It is important that all directors have access to the company secretary. The appointment and removal of the company secretary should be a matter for decision by the board as a whole. The company secretary should be accountable to the board, through the chair, on all governance matters.’

By the end of 2021 we are establishing a new board to help us scale our commercialisation and impact as an enterprise. We are looking for skilled, purposeful, and qualified board members to ensure we have excellent governance and expertise to guide the next stages of our growth.

Current Team

Bambuddha group has a small team which manages the leadership community and program delivery with input from two active subcommittees – in addition to the new, to be formed Board. We also have a wide network of coaching volunteers and partners who are committed to our impact goals.

Corporate Kindness Conference & Awards Committee (6 members)

Focus on developing the awareness and engagement of businesses in the Corporate Kindness Conference & Awards.

Programs Committee (6 members)

Focus on development of high impact programs and impact created through our scholarship offerings

Equal Opportunities

To reflect our ambition and commitment to be more representative in our governance structures, we particularly encourage and welcome applications from first nations people, young people, people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people from the LGBTQ+ community.

Why Choose Bambuddha Group

Access to our professional development programs.
Opportunity to move the dial on social and environmental change
Cross collaboration across other director roles
Opportunity to contribute to the growth of one of the most progressive leadership development communities in the world
Skilled volunteering opportunity
We do things differently, we are optimistic, upbeat, and kind in our style and communication.

Commitment to the Board

The Board meets five times a year (including a strategy away-day) usually in Wollongong. The position is voluntary and not remunerated, although reasonable expenses are paid. You may also be asked to spend time on specific projects in alignment with the talent and experience you are bringing the position.
The appointment is expected to commence in Oct 2021 for a three-year term, in the first instance.
All board directors must have AICD/ GICD or equivalent board qualifications or be working towards this, to be obtained within 12 months of commencement.
The position is a 3-year position reviewed every 12 months.
Learn more about the responsibilities of a director here

To apply:

Please send a resume/LinkedIn and a letter outlining your suitability for the role and WHY you want to help steer Bambuddha Group to an impactful and commercially sustainable future.

Email the CEO directly at [email protected] or you can apply here

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