Assistant Company Secretary

About AV:

Australian Vintage (AV) is an ASX-listed company and the proud owner of the multi-award-winning McGuigan, Tempus Two, Nepenthe, and Barossa Valley Wine Company brands. Leveraging our world-class assets and innovative expertise, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results.

As a certified B Corporation, Australian Vintage is committed to making a positive impact on both people and the planet through continuous improvement and by using business as a force for good. We have set an ambitious Net Zero 2040 emissions target, are powered by renewable energy, and ensure all our owned and operated vineyards and wineries are certified under Sustainable Wine guidelines.

We support our people to make an impact where they live through paid volunteer days and are proud to be recognised as an accredited Mental Health First Aid workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia as of January 2023.

About the role:

We are seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to provide high-quality governance and compliance support across the organisation. Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, this role will be instrumental in ensuring effective governance practices, compliance with ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act, and supporting our Board and executive team.

Based at our Cowandilla office in Adelaide, the role offers flexibility and can be structured as full-time or part-time (such as four days per week or school hours).

What you'll do:

• Prepare Board agendas, packs, and resolutions, and manage the Board calendar
• Support the General Counsel & Company Secretary with the Annual Report, Corporate Governance Statement, and AGM
• Maintain statutory registers and corporate records, ensuring compliance with ASX and ASIC requirements
• Develop and maintain corporate policies and compliance frameworks (e.g. Privacy, Whistleblower, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Modern Slavery)
• Partner with People & Culture to deliver the compliance training calendar
• Provide timely compliance advice to managers across the business
• Monitor regulatory changes and support policy updates
• Assist with corporate projects, including M&A transactions and strategic initiatives
• Provide back-up support to the Corporate Lawyer as required

What you'll bring:

We are looking for someone with governance expertise, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. To succeed, you will bring:

• 4–5 years post-admission experience in a well-regarded private law firm or in-house environment
• Knowledge of ASX Listing Rules and Corporations Act requirements for public companies
• Experience in company secretarial or governance matters, ideally supporting a Company Secretary
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging across all levels of the organisation
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Governance qualifications (e.g. Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management) and experience with commercial contract management would be an advantage but are not essential.

What we offer:

We're proud to offer a strong benefits package that we know can make a big difference to work life and life outside of work.

• Primary carer parental leave offering 26 weeks paid leave
• Loyalty leave
• Work from Anywhere benefit, offering flexibility to work remotely
• Birthday leave
• Volunteer days
• Further education and study support
• Mental health and wellbeing training and support
• Annual product allowance
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Sabbaticals and career breaks
• Continuation of superannuation while on paid and unpaid parental leave

Keen to join us?

If this sounds like the kind of role you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you Apply now and send us your CV.