OverviewThe Board Secretary will play a critical governance and advisory role in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of AgriFutures Australia’s Board operations in accordance with the PIRD Act, the PGPA Act, and best practice corporate governance principles. The provider will help ensure our organisation continues to meet its obligations as a public statutory corporation while fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and performance aligned with the public good.To read the full job description and application submission requirements, visit our website: Request for Quote: Board Secretary, AgriFutures Australia | AgriFutures Australia Submissions close 5pm AEST on Friday 18 July 2025.Responsibilities1. Governance and ComplianceEnsure all Board and committee practices comply with relevant legislation and agreements.Monitor and advise the Board on compliance with the Board Charter, Standing Orders, and terms of reference.Act as the custodian of the organisation’s governance framework and policies.Promote ethical standards and alignment with government expectations for Research and Development Corporations (RDCs).2. Board and Committee OperationsCoordinate Board and committee meetings (Audit and Risk; People and Culture), including scheduling, agenda development, and distribution of materials.Prepare accurate and timely minutes, resolutions, and records of decisions.Maintain a register of Board decisions and oversee follow-up of action items.Manage Board induction and ongoing governance education.3. Strategic and Organisational StewardshipProvide strategic governance advice during key transitions (e.g. CEO or Chair appointments, strategic planning cycles).Facilitate collaboration between the Board and Leadership Team in line with shared stewardship principles.4. Risk and Performance OversightSupport the Audit and Risk Committee in fulfilling its compliance and oversight functions.Ensure systems are in place for conflict-of-interest declarations and management.Assist the Board in embedding and monitoring performance frameworks aligned with the Statutory Funding Agreement.5. Stakeholder Confidence and Public GoodPromote transparency and accountability in governance processes.Ensure Board deliberations are informed by the principles of public good, system-wide impact, and integrity.Support the Chair with stakeholder engagement logistics and reporting.
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