Board Secretariat

About the role

Beyond Blue is seeking an experienced Board Secretariat to support its Board, Executive Team, and governance functions. Based in Melbourne’s CBD, you will ensure the organisation operates with integrity, transparency, and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality secretariat support to the Chair, CEO and COO, including agenda preparation, paper assembly, minute taking and action‑item tracking for Board and Sub‑Committee meetings.
• Maintain Board registers (Conflicts of Interest, Gifts, Members, Directors) and oversee travel bookings for Board and Committee members.
• Coordinate Board training, self‑assessments and compliance requirements.
• Lead secretariat projects and liaise with external advisors as needed.
• Support the COO in strengthening governance and company secretarial practices across the organisation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of policies, processes and systems.

Required profile

• Highly organised, detail‑focused professional with strong discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities autonomously while collaborating across teams.
• Calm under pressure in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the mental health sector.
• Supportive, mission‑driven workplace culture.
• Flexible full‑time or part‑time arrangements (up to 0.8 FTE).