Senior Company Secretary

2 months ago

Sydney, Australia Link Group Full time

Role Overview

Due to ongoing growth, Company Matters is seeking a dedicated Company Secretary or Senior Company Secretary (dependent on experience level) to deliver expert company secretarial and governance services to a diverse portfolio of ASX-listed clients. At Company Matters, we partner closely with our clients to support their corporate governance needs. In this role, you’ll collaborate with Boards and senior executives, providing strategic guidance to help drive best practices in compliance and corporate governance.

Location

Sydney or Melbourne CBD

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide precise, commercially minded guidance on the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, market practices, and corporate governance standards
  • Prepare accurate, professional minutes for Board and Committee meetings, attending as a trusted advisor
  • Manage annual reporting requirements, draft notices of meetings, and oversee member meetings
  • Lead and coordinate corporate actions and governance projects across a varied client base
  • Work collaboratively with client Boards and Management to achieve effective governance outcomes
  • Mentor team members, fostering a supportive and high-performance environment

About You

You are a trusted governance professional who excels in a client-centered, professional services environment. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

  • Extensive experience in a company secretarial or legal/finance capacity within an ASX-listed environment, or with a top-tier law firm supporting ASX-listed clients
  • Superior technical knowledge of ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act, particularly around continuous disclosure requirements
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and manage multiple high-level stakeholder engagements simultaneously
  • Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to prioritize, manage competing deadlines, and exercise independent judgment
  • A meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with experience or a willingness to work with a diverse client portfolio

If you don’t meet all the criteria but are excited about the opportunity to work in a client-facing, governance-focused role, we encourage you to apply and explore where a career with Company Matters could take you.

Why Join Company Matters?

At Company Matters, we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where professional growth and client success are at the forefront. Working with a high-profile client base, you’ll contribute to impactful corporate governance initiatives and refine your expertise within a supportive and professional setting.

Our Culture & Benefits

We pride ourselves on our flexible, people-first workplace culture, where well-being and diversity are highly valued. Benefits include:

  • Salary sacrificing options via superannuation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee discounts on health insurance
  • Hybrid working model, balancing office and remote work
  • Volunteer leave
  • Well-being leave

If you’re passionate about corporate governance and ready to make an impact, we invite you to apply or express your interest.

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