Assistant Company Secretary - Part-time (3 days per week)
Assistant Company Secretary - Part-time (3 days per week)
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The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated assistant company secretary, to join a leading Not-For-Profit organisation, on a 3-day, part-time basis. The successful candidate will be a key member of the secretariat and governance function and will support the Company Secretary with managing the administration and governance of the Board and Board Committees, including agendas, board paper collation and minute taking.
The successful candidate will engage with senior stakeholders, support executives and directors and collate highly confidential information. This role will also support the administration of corporate governance frameworks, regulatory compliance and policy.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Co-ordinate both Board and Committee meetings and liaise with Executives and Company Secretary, Chairs and Chief Executive Officer to determine clear agendas and timetables
* Manage communications with the Company Secretary, including the production and dispatch of management reports and Board and Committee papers and agendas and review meetings
* Create agendas and shell minutes
* Manage statutory filings and lodgements in timely manner, including ASIC Company Statements
* Communicate directly, and on behalf of the Company Secretary, with Board and Senior Management
* Assist with reviewing and improving operating practices within the Company Secretariat team to ensure optimum efficiency
* Oversight of the electronic Board portal
Skills & Experience
* Experience in a similar company secretariat role supporting a Company Secretary / General Counsel
* Experience in or ability to use online board paper management system
* Governance qualifications with the Governance Institute of Australia (highly regarded)
* Organised, pragmatic and values driven
* Responsive and highly efficient in the provision of administrative support
* Proven experience to build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders including those at board level
To apply: please email an updated resume to Sandra Crawford at or call 0412 367 337 for a confidential discussion.
JLegal is a leader in Executive Search & Recruitment. We specialise in placing Lawyers, Company Secretary and Corporate Governance professionals into leading Australian corporations, NFP organisations and top-tier law firms.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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Administrative
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Non-profit Organizations
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