Sydney or Melbourne, NSW or VIC, Australia
As one of Australia's largest profit-for-members superannuation funds, we always remember whose money it is and whose future we're looking after. We work to reimagine a new way forward for our 1.1 million members and their communities. Each other. And our world.
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Your New Role
We’re looking for aManager, Company Secretariat, to play a key leadership role in supporting theBoard, its committees and the broader business ensuring governance isproactive, high-quality and enables confident decision-making. This is a highlyvisible role where you’ll partner closely with the Company Secretary, BoardDirectors and senior executives to deliver best-in-class governance across acomplex, regulated environment.
What you’ll be doing:
* Provide Board and Committee governance, including managing meeting cycles end-to- end, governance reporting and preparing board/committee papers
* Prepare high-quality Board minutes and governance outputs to support effective decision-making and meet regulatory and strategic obligations
* Strengthen and continuously improve governance frameworks, policies, charters and delegations and ensure governance operates effectively across the group
* Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into governance practices
* Lead director onboarding, development and succession programs and Board effectiveness initiatives
* Provide trusted advice to Directors, Committees and senior leaders on governance matters
* Assist with developing the Secretariat team members, driving high standards, capability and performance
* Drive continuous improvement and AI-enabled ways of working to enhance efficiency and quality
How do you exceed our expectations?
You’re a governanceprofessional who combines technical expertise with strong judgement andstakeholder influence.
You’ll bring:
* Significant experience in a company secretariat or governance role (around 5+ years is highly desirable)
* Strong understanding of superannuation governance, trustee obligations and the APRA framework
* Proven ability to operate confidently with Boards, Executives and senior stakeholders
* Excellent drafting skills, particularly for Board papers, minutes and governance documentation
* Strong organisational capability, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
* A collaborative, proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
* Confidence leveraging digital and AI tools to enhance governance effectiveness
* A background in Law (highly desirable)
Employee Experience
We understand that not everyone works in the same ways. We value flexibility and know that it helps you manage work and life.
Why you’ll love working at Aware Super:
* Have a super impact: You’ll think big and care deeply to help more Australians live their best lives in retirement.
* Be part of something super unique: You’ll work to reshape super and retirement. We’ll invest in your growth and give you the opportunity to work on career-defining projects.
* Work with super humans: You’ll work hard and innovate, but also have some fun along the way.
* Feel super cared for: We’ll support your wellbeing today, as well as in the future. Enjoy a health & fitness reimbursement, work from home technology reimbursement, salary continuance insurance and organisation-wide meeting free zones.
The Aware Super difference
At Aware Super, we believe that diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our members and communities and a stronger sense of belonging for our people. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and mature-age individuals to apply. We are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and our CEO, Deanne Stewart, is a Pay Equity Ambassador.
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