Board Secretary

• Evolving contemporary Board Secretary opportunity
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness of the Board and committees
• Support good governance practices in Victoria’s largest public health service

The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director Office of the Chief Executive, the Board Secretary will work closely with a highly experienced and dynamic Board, CEO and Executive and have responsibility for the management and coordination of Monash Health’s Board secretariat function. The Board secretary will also support the Board of Jessie MacPherson, being a wholly owned private hospital of Monash Health. The Board Secretary will develop agendas for Board and Board subcommittees meetings, prepare briefing notes, minutes, advise and coordinate information as required for the Board and in partnership with induvial Board subcommittee Executive sponsors, ensure the quality and timeliness of papers and agendas.

The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to the Board, with the ability to engage and influence at senior levels and build strong relationships.  The Board Secretary will build their understanding of the broader strategic direction and combine this with knowledge and experience in contemporary corporate governance. The role will require an individual who is highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and process and can prioritise requirements of the board, bringing structure, compliance and regulation to the role. They will be a dynamic and collaborative individual who is proactive, solution orientated and self-motivated, driving innovation and best practice.

The appointee will have knowledge and experience in contemporary corporate governance practice, with formal qualifications in governance or law being highly desirable. A demonstrated interest in the Public Health Sector and its legal and regulatory frameworks will be well regarded.

The Organisation

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest health service and provides safe, high-quality care to one-quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan, from pre-birth to end-of-life.

Monash Health also has a wider official specialist role for greater Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate in such specialties as paediatrics, cardiology, transplants and neonatal intensive care, with extensive university affiliations.

Over 21,000 staff work at more than 60 locations across south eastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, community health and mental health facilities. On average each year Monash Health provides more than 3.46 million episodes of care to the community.  Monash Health seeks to deliver quality patient-centred health care and services that meet the needs of their diverse community.

To apply – please click on ‘APPLY NOW’ and using reference MOHsec0922, address your cover letter and resume to Sandra Kerr, of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.