Overview
People Specialist | Talent Acquisition Expertise | Driving Organisational Growth through People
About AV:
Australian Vintage (AV) is an ASX-listed company and the owner of the McGuigan, Tempus Two, Nepenthe, and Barossa Valley Wine Company brands. We are committed to delivering exceptional results and operating as a certified B Corporation focused on positive impact for people and the planet. We have a Net Zero 2040 emissions target, use renewable energy, and ensure sustainable practices across our vineyards and wineries.
We support our people with paid volunteer days and are recognised as an accredited Mental Health First Aid workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia (as of January 2023).
About the role:
We are seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to provide high-quality governance and compliance support. Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, the role will help ensure effective governance, compliance with ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act, and support to the Board and executive team.
Based at our Cowandilla office in Adelaide, the role offers flexibility and can be full-time or part-time (e.g., four days per week or school hours).
What you’ll do:
- Prepare Board agendas, packs, resolutions, and manage the Board calendar
- Support the General Counsel & Company Secretary with the Annual Report, Corporate Governance Statement, and AGM
- Maintain statutory registers and corporate records, ensuring compliance with ASX and ASIC requirements
- Develop and maintain corporate policies and compliance frameworks (e.g. Privacy, Whistleblower, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Modern Slavery)
- Partner with People & Culture to deliver the compliance training calendar
- Provide timely compliance advice to managers across the business
- Monitor regulatory changes and support policy updates
- Assist with corporate projects, including M&A; transactions and strategic initiatives
- Provide back-up support to the Corporate Lawyer as required
What you’ll bring:
We are looking for governance expertise, robust attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. To succeed, you will bring:
- 4–5 years post-admission experience in a well-regarded private law firm or in-house environment
- Knowledge of ASX Listing Rules and Corporations Act requirements for public companies
- Experience in company secretarial or governance matters, ideally supporting a Company Secretary
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging across all levels of the organisation
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Governance qualifications (e.g. Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management) and experience with commercial contract management would be advantageous but not essential
What we offer:
We offer a strong benefits package designed to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
- Primary carer parental leave offering 26 weeks paid leave
- Loyalty leave
- Work from Anywhere benefit for remote work flexibility
- Birthday leave
- Further education and study support
- Mental health and wellbeing training and support
- Options to purchase additional annual leave
- Sabbaticals and career breaks
- Continuation of superannuation during paid and unpaid parental leave
Keen to join us?
If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV. To learn more about Australian Vintage, visit our website at:
Job details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Beverage Manufacturing and Law Practice
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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📌 Assistant Company Secretary
🏢 Australian Vintage
📍 Australia