Assistant Company Secretary

• Assistant Company Secretary
• Leading NFP
• Immediate Start

About Our Client

This established organisation operates within the education sector and works closely with government, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders across New South Wales. The organisation is currently navigating a period of change, including new Board members, evolving governance structures, and executive leadership transitions.

Job Description

• Coordinating Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, board paper collation and minute taking
• Managing governance reporting requirements
• Maintaining statutory registers and governance documentation
• Preparing and coordinating ASIC and ACNC filings
• Supporting internal governance and compliance initiatives
• Assisting with Board policies, delegations, codes of conduct and governance frameworks
• Supporting subsidiary entity governance activities
• Liaising confidently with Board members, senior executives and key stakeholders
• Providing additional support across governance, risk and compliance projects as required

The Successful Applicant

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Company Secretary
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and Board processes
• Experience preparing ASIC and ACNC submissions
• Exposure to board and committee administration
• Exceptional written communication and minute-taking skills
• The ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work autonomously
• Governance Institute or AICD qualifications (or working towards) highly regarded
• Experience within a not-for-profit, education, healthcare, faith-based or regulated environment will be highly advantageous

What's on Offer

• Fixed-term contract.
• Salary of AUD $170,000
• Exposure to Board, Committee and executive-level decision making
• Diverse governance, compliance and secretariat responsibilities
• Significant scope to make an impact during a period of organisational change
• Sydney CBD location
• Immediate start available
• Location in Sydney.

For a confidential discussion, please contact lorenadefreitas@michaelpage.com.au. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with an immediate start available for the successful candidate.