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Our Client
Cedar Woods Properties Limited is a respected ASX-listed property development company with a strong track record of delivering quality residential and commercial developments across Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia. With over 30 years of sustained success, Cedar Woods is committed to shaping vibrant, sustainable communities while delivering long-term value for shareholders.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a Perth based, ASX listed company that has operations around Australia, and is high performing and growth focused. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role is pivotal in guiding Cedar Woods’ corporate governance, legal, compliance and risk frameworks.
With options of between 3 and 5 days per week, and flexible working arrangements, the roles offers the ability to contribute at the highest level, providing strategic input, having Board interaction and providing legal advice across a broad range of business functions that are critical to Cedar Woods’ ongoing success.
Key responsibilities include:
* Serving as Company Secretary
* Supporting and advising the Managing Director, Board & Board Committees
* Ensuring adherence to the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, & other relevant regulatory obligations
* Providing high-level legal counsel & governance support across the business
* Managing compliance and risk functions, including legal risk mitigation
* Overseeing ESG reporting frameworks and corporate insurance programs
About You
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate a strong track record of integrating legal expertise, governance acumen, and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.
Specifically, you will have:
* A Bachelor of Laws & postgraduate governance related qualifications
* At least 10 years’ experience in Company Secretarial or legal roles & with listed companies
* In-depth understanding of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, and ESG reporting frameworks
* Strong commercial acumen, communication skills and the ability to convey complex legal concepts with clarity
* A collaborative, ethical and proactive approach with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
* Prior experience in the property sector will be highly regarded
This position is offered on a part time basis (minimum 3 days / 22.5 hours per week) or full time and can offer flexibility on days/hours to suit candidate’s preferences.
For more information on this role, a detailed Candidate Prospectus is available by emailing prospectus@lesterblades.com.au.
After reviewing the Prospectus, confidential telephone enquiries may be made to Lester Blades’ Partners, Jemma Buckner or Craig Dawson on +61 8 9221 0744.
Applications may be made in Word format to applications@lesterblades.com.au quoting Reference LB303260. Please include a cover letter with your application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and achievements for this key position. Please also include your preference on full or part time hours.
Applications will remain open until 4:00 pm AWST on 9 July 2025.
Candidates’ rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.
Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered.
ABOUT LESTER BLADES
Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search firm with local specialisation and international reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of Non-Executive Directors, CEO’s and a range of other senior executive and functional leadership roles.
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