Company Secretary

Company Secretary

Dean & Ling Executive

Melbourne VIC Part-time, Onsite

Our client, a highly respected and trusted financial services institution, is an established, market-leading, and mutually owned business dedicated to maintaining its industry leadership. Recognised for its commitment to customer and investor outcomes, this represents a unique opportunity for a senior governance professional to champion the highest governance standards.

This part-time role can be structured as three full days per week or shorter hours across four days.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and collaborating closely with the CEO, Chair, and Executive Team, you will offer strategic company secretarial and corporate governance counsel throughout the organisation. Your responsibilities will include fostering continuous improvement in policies and practices, coordinating and supporting the effective functioning of the Board and its Committees, maintaining Company Registers and records, and preparing Board agendas and minutes. You will also cultivate robust relationships with key stakeholders to provide independent, pragmatic governance advice to the Chair and Directors.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Company Secretary within a complex and highly regulated environment.
• Experience within financial services is ideal.
• Alternatively, a Deputy Company Secretary seeking to assume full responsibility for the function may be considered.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in law or business.
• Sound commercial judgment and executive presence, particularly at Board level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• An ability to excel within a highly collegiate environment is essential.

This is a compelling opportunity for a pragmatic governance professional to contribute meaningfully to a purpose-driven, member-owned business with a strong emphasis on its people.

For a strictly confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Ling on 04•• ••• 217. Alternatively, submit your application (Word version) via the Apply button.