Company Secretary and Head of Governance

Company Secretary and Head of Governance

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Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Chatswood, NSW - Hybrid

Job Category: Legal & Compliance

At PetSure, we're passionate about creating a world that is better for pets and their people. We're seeking a Company Secretary and Head of Governance to administer the affairs of PetSure, manage the business of the Board, and lead governance frameworks across our companies.

What You'll Do:

• Company secretarial support for the portfolio of companies, Boards and Committees – prepare agendas, calendars and Board/Committee packs; draft and proof key company documents (applications, capital raisings, resolutions); maintain registers and journals.
• Arrange all Board and Committee meetings, prepare Board and Committee minutes and maintain Board books and document repositories; ensure records align with the Corporations Act and PetSure's constitution.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory filings and notifications are completed (e.g., capital injections/share allotments, director appointments and removals, annual reports and returns).
• Induct new Directors and manage general administration for Board and Committee members.
• Develop and maintain core governance and prudential programs, charters and frameworks (including associated policies and procedures) to support effective corporate governance.
• Ensure governance and administration meet regulatory requirements and internal standards, providing quality, timely and accurate reporting to Directors and management.
• Oversee prudential obligations and engage with regulators (ASIC, APRA and others); stay across governance trends and legislative change; analyse impacts and recommend actions.
• Manage FAR obligations, including maintaining a central repository of compliance documentation.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to position the company secretarial function as a strategic value-add to the business.
  
  

What You'll Bring:

• Tertiary qualification (Law or related discipline desirable).
• Insurance industry experience and 5+ years in a company secretarial role (desirable).
• Deep understanding of all aspects of company secretarial work and the confidentiality/sensitivity of the secretariat function.
• Experience with APRA‑regulated entities and prudential standards; familiarity with ASIC reporting and record keeping.
• Proficiency preparing Board and Committee papers and taking minutes; supporting framework documentation (charters, delegations of authority).
• Strong stakeholder management with the confidence to influence at Board and executive levels.
• Excellent communication, judgement and commercial problem‑solving skills; ability to manage competing workloads.
• High proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Excel; familiarity with Diligent or similar digital document repositories.
  
  

Why You'll Love Working at PetSure:

At PetSure, we offer more than just a job—we provide a workplace where pets and people thrive.

• Flexible leave options – including birthday leave, wellbeing leave, and emergency volunteer leave.
• Pet‑friendly workplace – bring your pet to our Chatswood office and enjoy free on‑site parking.
• Pet benefits – premium‑waived and discounted pet insurance, pet care leave, and access to on‑site veterinary services.
• Professional development – access to LinkedIn Learning, study leave, and educational assistance.
• Recognition and rewards – incentive pay, quarterly and annual awards, and service milestones.
  
  

Join Our Team

At PetSure, we live by our values: Being curious and open to possibilities; Tackling challenges with enthusiasm; Passionate about pets and their people; and

Caring for others and making an impact. Our pet‑friendly environment means you can bring your furry friend to work.

We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to help shape the future of pet healthcare at PetSure? Apply nowSeniority level

• Seniority levelExecutive

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAdministrative
• IndustriesInsurance

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