Deputy Company Secretary

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced company secretarial or governance professional to join a high-profile government agency at a pivotal stage of growth.

Operating within a complex, highly regulated environment, this role supports the Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary and plays a critical leadership role within the corporate secretariat function. The position works closely with the Board, Board Committees and Executive Leadership Team to ensure effective governance, statutory compliance and high-quality decision-making.

This opportunity will suit a seasoned Deputy / Joint Company Secretary, or a highly capable Assistant Company Secretary / Governance Manager ready to step into a broader, more strategic role.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted governance advisor to the Board, Committees and Executive
• Manage end-to-end Board and Committee processes including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions
• Maintain and enhance governance frameworks, policies, charters and delegations
• Oversee statutory and regulatory compliance obligations
• Support legal entity management across subsidiaries and related entities
• Identify and mitigate governance, legal and reputational risks
• Draft and review governance policies and Board documentation
• Deliver governance training and guidance to Directors and senior stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and advisors

About You

You are a confident and credible governance professional with demonstrated Board-level exposure and the judgement to operate as a true deputy to the Company Secretary.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in company secretarial or corporate governance roles
• Strong understanding of governance, regulatory and statutory requirements
• Proven capability managing Board and Committee processes
• Excellent written communication and minute-taking skills
• The maturity, discretion and interpersonal skills to influence at senior levels
• Experience within government, government-owned entities, financial services or similarly complex organisations (highly regarded)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Exposure to nationally significant work and decision-making
• A collaborative, values-driven culture with genuine purpose
• Career-defining governance experience within a complex environment
• Immediate start available