Opportunity to join one of Australia's leaders in corporate governance in this pivotal Deputy Company Secretary role. You will play a key part in supporting the Board and Committees, overseeing governance processes, and leading a small team to ensure the smooth and effective operation of corporate governance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare draft Board and Committee agendas and review papers to ensure completeness and quality.
* Collate and distribute Board and Committee packs via Diligent (electronic portal).
* Draft minutes and maintain accurate records of meetings.
* Ensure compliance with the organisation's Constitution, By-Laws, Charters and best-practice governance principles.
* Oversee governance and reporting requirements to ASIC, ACNC and other regulatory bodies.
* Align Secretariat compliance with the broader risk, compliance and business continuity frameworks.
* Develop and update Secretariat policies and participate in risk assessment and management activities.
* Coordinate the Annual General Meeting and annual Division Council elections.
About You
:
* Considerable experience in a
Company Secretarial or Deputy Company Secretary
role within a complex organisation, ideally across the NFP, membership, or similar sectors.
* Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance.
* Strong knowledge of the
Corporations Act
, ASIC and ACNC requirements, and contemporary governance practices.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise governance documentation.
* Proven organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
* Proficiency in
Diligent Boards
, BoardEffect, and Microsoft Office applications.
Please send your resume in confidence to Catherine Wolfe-Coote, Managing Director | Head of Legal, Company Secretary & Governance, at
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