Bridge Housing is a leading Tier 1 NSW Community Housing Provider that sources and develops social and affordable housing for people on moderate-to-low incomes.

We manage over 3,400 properties housing more than 5,000 residents.  Our mission is “To improve lives through affordable homes and quality services.”

We deliver our services in a Socially Responsible, People-Focused way. We are Committed and Passionate, Relationship Builders, and we are Professional and Act with Integrity.

Bridge Housing was awarded Best Workplace by the Voice Project both in 2019 and 2020. This is a testament to our culture - a place where our people want to come into work each day and make a difference.

Bridge Housing offers a supportive, diverse, and inclusive culture. In 2019 we were recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2019 -20 by the Diversity Council Australia.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
At Bridge Housing, you can expect a friendly values-based culture, above award pay and a very rewarding benefits program that includes study assistance and study leave, team building, monthly massages, reflexology, flex leave, development and a day off for your birthday!

ABOUT THE ROLE
We have a permanent, part-time (21 hours per week ) opportunity available in our Haymarket Office.  The role reports into our General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services and has one direct report.

As our General Counsel and Company Secretary you will be responsible for providing strategic and commercial legal advice to the Board, CEO, Executive team and the broader business, as well as managing external and internal compliance reporting including internal audit. The role will also take full oversight and management of the company secretary function at Bridge Housing.

You will be responsible for: 

•  provision of high calibre strategic commercial legal advice in respect of all business transactions including asset acquisitions
• strategic management and balancing of business risk and commercial requirements ensuring that the Board and Risk & Audit Committee are informed of any and all material risk issues at all times
• draft, review and negotiate all forms of contracts and other legal documentation
• all external legal service providers ensuring cost requirements and service level agreements are achieved
•  preparation and reviewing of legal documents such as contracts, agreements to mitigate risk to Bridge Housing
• providing advise on business transactions, claims liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations
• review of key corporate documents for accuracy, including annual report, strategic and business plans.
• liaise with the Chair and the CEO to settle annual calendars and agendas for meetings of the Board of Directors and sub committees and for the Annual General Meeting
• take minutes for all Board, and  Committee meetings and draft circular resolutions as required
• preparation and submission of appropriate documentation for ACNC, ASIC and similar organisation
• manage the internal audit process, including developing audit briefs, preparation of materials and meetings.

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL CRITERIA IN YOUR APPLICATION LETTER:

• Bachelor of Laws, preferably with property and/or community housing experience.
• Experience in company secretariat functions.
• Experience in managing internal audit, compliance and reporting functions.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulatory frameworks applicable to business operations.
• Demonstrated leadership success working at a management level, developing and maintaining a positive work culture and driving team performance.

SALARY 
The salary for the role is $150,000 (pro rata) + Super + Salary Packaging.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Natalie Lenton on 02 8324 0877.  For a copy of the position description please email [email protected].  Internal staff, please view a copy of the position description here.

To be considered for the role please apply using our candidate portal.  To access the portal go to: https://www.bridgehousing.org.au/ and select JOBS

Attach an up to date resume and include a covering letter that outlines why you would like to work at Bridge Housing and how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria of the role.

Final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check.  Please note that applicants with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. All applications will be considered on its merits.

Closing date 28 February 2021.