Company Secretary

Opportunity for an experienced Company Secretary to lead the secretariat function of a significant New South Wales government organisation.

• Principal governance officer of significant organisation with a public purpose
• Work directly with the Executive and Board
• Diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment with hybrid working

Our client

Our client is a well-regarded government-owned organisation with a clear public purpose and a commercial approach. It delivers large-scale, long-term programs that have a lasting impact on communities across the state.

The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, its strong governance, and its commitment to quality outcomes. Working alongside government, industry and community partners, its people contribute to work that is visible, meaningful and shapes the communities of New South Wales.

About the role

Reporting to the General Counsel and Chair, you will be the principal governance leader for the organisation and a trusted advisor to the Board, CEO and Executive Leadership Team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, coordinating and delivering Board, Board Committee and Executive Committee meetings and annual meeting calendar.
• Attending Board, Board Committee and Executive Committee meetings.
• Preparing Board minutes and meeting materials.
• Drafting Board papers.
• Providing expert corporate governance and regulatory advice to the Board Audit and Risk Management Committee and the People and Culture Committee.
• Advising on governance issues, preparing policies, charters and registers.
• Managing relationships with Directors and Executive Committee stakeholders.

About you

You will be an experienced governance professional with 7+ years’ experience in corporate governance, board secretariat or legal roles within a regulated environment.

You will hold a degree in law, business or governance, and ideally a recognised governance qualification (FGIA, AGIA or equivalent). Legal practitioner admission, or eligibility, is highly regarded but not essential.

You write with precision, distil complex issues into decision-ready board papers, and give confident, independent advice on directors’ duties, conflicts and delegations. You are trusted by Chairs, Directors and executives for your discretion, judgement and integrity.

What this role offers you

• A seat at the table. As our client’s principal governance officer, you will advise the Chair, Board, CEO and Executive Committee on governance matters, with a functional reporting line to the Chair.
• Meaningful work. You will be an integral part of a well-regarded government-owned organisation with a clear public purpose.
• Scope to shape and build. You will own the governance framework, charters, delegations and Constitution, and lead the rollout of digital transformation initiatives.
• Breadth of exposure. You will work across the Board and its Committees, the Executive Committee, Risk, Internal Audit, Legal and Finance, and engage with regulators, auditors, shareholder stakeholders and external counsel.
• Visibility and influence. Your advice will shape decisions on directors’ duties, conflicts, related party matters and compliance with relevant legislation.

This role is exclusive to Mahlab. For further information on this position please contact Nick Robertson:

Ref: 1765869
P: 0405 341 871
E: nick.robertson@mahlab.com.au

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