Corporate Services Manager - Australian Pipelines and Gas Association

Canberra ACT
Full Time

APGA is seeking an experienced Corporate Services Manager to manage the finance and corporate functions of the organisation.

Key incentives

• A diverse role giving you the chance to demonstrate the breadth of your skills 
• Apply your management skills across multiple business entities
• Generous Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging
• Flexible work environment with a high-performing team

About us

APGA represents the owners, operators, designers, constructors and service providers of Australia’s pipeline infrastructure with a focus on high-pressure gas transmission. The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association’s members are at the forefront of decarbonising Australia’s gas system, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The industry has outlined the steps needed to achieve these goals through the work of Gas Vision 2050. Our members build, own and operate the gas infrastructure connecting natural and renewable gas production around the country to demand centres in cities and regions. 

Further information can be found on our website at www.apga.org.au.

The position

The Corporate Services Manager is responsible for the overall planning and management of the governance, administrative, financial and human resources functions of the association. This role acts as the Company Secretary and Public Officer, supporting the Chief Executive Officer in managing the the Association, its research committee and a sister entity, the Australian Gas Industry Trust.

As the position involves working closely with the management team our preference is that the appointee will be located in the ACT region. APGA offers flexible work arrangements.

The position responsibilities include:

Financial Management

• Management and control of the financial recordkeeping and reporting systems
• Custody, control and protection of the income and expenditure and the assets and liabilities of the entities
• Preparation and processing of monthly payrolls
• Preparation of the annual budgets and reporting to the Boards of actual and forecast performance against budgets
• Preparation of the Statutory Financial Statements and facilitate the Annual audits

Administration

• Manage the provision and procurement of assets, facilities and services for the entities’ operations
• Develop and implement workplace policies and procedures
• Ensure staff comply with policies and procedures including the provision of safe workplaces
• Manage the entities’ HR responsibilities
• Manage the entities’ IT requirements on behalf of staff with the IT provider

Company Secretary/Public Officer

• Ensure efficient and effective administration of the Boards and of APGA Committees
• Coordinate and manage Board and other management meetings of the entities
• Ensure the entities comply with legal and reporting requirements as Company Secetary of APGA and AGIT.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes and experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Commerce
• CA/CPA qualified with strong technical accounting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with the ability and willingness to be an individual contributor in key areas
• High-level organisation to set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Sufficient length and breadth of experience to discharge the financial management, administration and Company secretarial duties

A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidate.

If you would like to join our small, professional secretariat in this role, contact Michelle Wickson, Corporate Services Manager, on 0421 220 352 or mwickson@apga.org.au  to discuss further.

Applications, including a resume and two-page cover letter, can be submitted via email to mwickson@apga.org.au by Monday 29 July 2024.

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