Board Secretary – Stepping Black Indigenous Corporation Australia
Remote (Australia-wide) | Part-time stipend role (~5–6 hours per month)
Stepping Black Indigenous Corporation Australia is a proud First Nations-led, for-purpose organisation working to strengthen cultural identity, family connections and community wellbeing across Australia.
We design and deliver programs that build resilience, promote good health and create lasting connections between people, places and culture. Our work is grounded in community, culture and respect, and we are committed to creating positive change led by and for First Nations peoples.
We are now seeking a Secretary to support our Board as the organisation continues to grow and mature as an important contributor to the Queensland community.
This is a small but important role that will help ensure our governance foundations are strong and allow our Board to focus on strategic and community impact work.
The role
This is a remote, flexible position requiring approximately 5–6 hours per month. This includes attendance at one Board meeting per month (typically held virtually via Microsoft Teams in the late afternoon on weekdays), with occasional additional meetings as required. An Annual General Meeting is also held each year with the secretary able to join virtually or in person, depending on the meeting location.
This is an administrative governance support role. The Secretary does not hold decision-making authority but plays a critical role in supporting the effective operation of the Board and is passionate about the success of Stepping Black and the communities it serves.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing and coordinating Board meeting agendas
* Taking and distributing accurate minutes
* Maintaining the Board’s action items log and decision register
* Managing inbound and outbound correspondence for the Board
* Maintaining governance records and documentation
* Supporting general Board administration and compliance requirements
* Working with Management to ensure timely and accurate submission of papers and reporting for board meetings
* Assisting the Board to streamline processes using AI tools where appropriate and using SBICA’s approved technology.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
* Has experience in a secretariat, governance or Board/Committee support role
* Is highly organised, reliable and detail-oriented
* Has strong written communication skills
* Is comfortable working remotely and independently
* Has an interest in using technology and AI responsibly to improve efficiency
* Understands or is willing to learn governance requirements in a not-for-profit context
The Board strongly encourages applications from First Nations people across Australia. We are also open to hearing from all other suitably skilled candidates who demonstrate a genuine commitment to our purpose and the advancement of First Nations culture and communities.
We also understand that our ideal candidate may not ‘tick all the boxes’, if you believe you have what it takes and are interested in growing with us, we encourage you to apply and share with us your reasons for doing so.
What we offer
* A flexible, remote role that can be performed from anywhere in Australia
* The opportunity to contribute to a values-driven, community-led organisation
* Work alongside a strong, committed and passionate Board
* Join a growing organisation and learn new skills
* A monthly stipend of $250
* Give back to the community
This role is engaged on a contractor basis. The successful candidate will be required to hold (or obtain) an ABN and invoice monthly for a stipend of $250. It is ideal for someone looking to contribute meaningfully to a for-purpose organisation while maintaining flexibility alongside other work, study or family commitments.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now.
For more information please contact: ****@steppingblack.com.au