Key duties
As Company Secretary, you'll be responsible for keeping the organisation's governance and compliance obligations on track. This includes maintaining statutory registers and company records, preparing agendas, papers and minutes for board and AGM meetings, ensuring filings and reporting deadlines with the relevant regulators are met, advising the board on procedural and governance matters, and managing key corporate documents such as the constitution and any contracts or deeds the board needs visibility over. You'll work closely with the board and Executive to make sure decisions are properly documented and the organisation stays compliant.
Skills and experience needed
We're looking for someone with experience as a company secretary, or strong familiarity with governance for a not-for-profit or company limited by guarantee. You'll need to be organised, comfortable working independently, and confident managing compliance deadlines without close supervision. Prior board or committee experience is useful but not essential. What matters most is attention to detail and a methodical approach to record-keeping.
Organisational background
Queensland Environment Day is held on June 5 each year, giving every Queenslander a day to celebrate, understand and act for the state's natural environment, modelled on the United Nations' World Environment Day. Rather than working in isolation, QED exists to amplify the work of the many individuals, organisations and businesses already active in this space, making it easier for people to connect with and contribute to the landscapes around them.
Benefits of volunteering with us
This is a chance to put governance skills to direct use in an organisation working to strengthen Queensland's connection to its natural environment. You'll have real influence over how the organisation is run, work alongside a committed board, and build experience relevant to company secretary and governance roles more broadly.
Impact of this role
Good governance is what allows the organisation to operate with credibility, meet its obligations to regulators and funders, and keep the board focused on strategy rather than administrative risk. This role is quietly essential to everything else the organisation does.
How to apply
Send a brief expression of interest and your relevant experience. To expedite recruitment, it is requested to email your CV to [email protected] in parallel to your application on this platform.