Deputy Company Secretary – Real Estate and Infrastructure Finance
Deputy Company Secretary – Real Estate and Infrastructure Finance
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Housing Australia is the Commonwealth’s independent housing authority, established as a corporate Commonwealth entity in 2018 under the Housing Australia Act to improve housing outcomes for Australians. Housing Australia administers a number of government programs, providing grants, loans and other support to increase the supply of social and affordable housing, as well as the home guarantee scheme. Offering flexible hybrid working arrangements, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to learn and grow while also making a difference in a purpose-led organisation.
The Role:
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary and supported by the Manager, Corporate Governance, you will be accountable for the effectiveness of the Board secretariat and governance function of Housing Australia.
Company Secretary
* Lead the effective day-to-day delivery of secretarial services for the Board and Board Committees, including preparation of agendas, Board papers and resolutions.
* Oversee annual Board secretariat calendar, including detailed forward-planning and ensuring sequential alignment of Board and Board Committee (including Credit Committee, Executive Risk and Compliance Committee and Asset and Liability Committee).
* Review Board and Board Committee papers prior to submission, working directly with Executive and business stakeholders and providing feedback as required to ensure high-quality standards.
* Implementing and enforcing a standardised timetable to ensure that Board papers are submitted, reviewed and delivered to Board and Board Committee members on time.
* Attend and take minutes of all Board and Board Committee meetings, as well as for internal committee meetings as required from time to time (including for major transactions).
* Design and implement internal corporate governance training programs, to assist the Executive and business stakeholders in developing Board papers and presenting to the Board and Board Committees.
* Review and update the existing suite of template Board and Committee documents to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
* Develop a strong working relationship with the Board, the Board Chair and Committee Chairs and support transparency and flow of information between the Board and Executive.
Corporate Governance
* Advise the Board, Board Committees and Executive on best practice in governance matters, including escalation of relevant issues to the Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary as required.
* Organise and deliver Board member onboarding, education and professional development (if required).
* Support the Chair’s endeavours to review and evaluate Board performance and to ensure sufficient diversity and depth of skills in the Board’s composition
* Provide expertise and input into external reporting requirements, including Housing Australia’s corporate plan and annual report.
* Assist with drafting, monitoring and recording of Board correspondence with relevant government departments and Ministerial offices as required.
Requirements:
* Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a highly regulated, preferably ASX-listed, environment.
* Corporate Governance qualification from the GIA, AICD or similar.
* Deep understanding of governance principles and practices and corporate compliance.
* Strong interpersonal skills, able to deal effectively and authoritatively at Board, Executive and business stakeholder level.
Greenfields is a specialist In-House Legal, Company Secretary and Corporate Governance Executive Search & Recruitment firm. Partnering with a diverse portfolio of cross-sector clients including top ASX listed organisations, non-listed organisations, multinationals, small and medium size enterprises, and not-for-profits.
Please send your resume in confidence to Catherine Wolfe-Coote, Managing Director at
Greenfields will only accept documents in MS Word or PDF format. We do not accept or open external links to profiles or adverts. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Real Estate and Housing and Community Development
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