Assistant Company Secretary Group

5 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Downer Group Full time

Downer is seeking an **Assistant Company Secretary**to join our high-performing Governance team. Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, this role provides critical support in ensuring Downer EDI Limited, its subsidiaries, and joint venture boards comply with ASX Listing Rules, the Corporations Act, and other regulatory requirements. You'll be part of a collaborative team that upholds our strong corporate governance framework while contributing to a culture of integrity and accountability.

**Key Responsibilities**
As the Assistant Company Secretary, you will:

- Support the Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary across governance and compliance activities.
- Maintain corporate registers, governance frameworks, and entity compliance obligations.
- Assist with Board and Committee documentation, including agendas, minutes, and policy development.
- Liaise with regulators, auditors, external advisers, and internal stakeholders.
- Provide governance advice and support to various business units, including Treasury, Finance, and operational teams.
- Contribute to governance-related training, intranet content, and process improvements.
- Assist with listed company obligations such as annual reports, AGM materials, and share registry matters.

**What You Will Bring**

We're looking for someone with:

- Bachelor of Laws, Commerce, or a related field (preferred but not essential).
- A Governance qualification (or working towards completion) strongly preferred.
- 3+ years' experience in a governance or corporate secretariat environment.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- High integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
- Knowledge of corporate governance, ASX Listing Rules, and the Corporations Act.
- Excellent attention to detail, administration, and technology skills.

**Benefits Of Working with Downer**
- Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.
- Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:

- Professional development programs
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee's wellbeing needs:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Programs promoting diversity and inclusion

A range of Corporate Benefits, including: Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)**Why Downer?**

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.



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