Deputy Company Secretary

Office locations: Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie.

At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. As we continue to advance this nationally significant project, we are seeking a strategic and solutions-focused Deputy Company Secretary to support and strengthen the integrity, operation, and continuous improvement of our Company Secretariat function.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance professional who thrives on ensuring robust corporate governance, statutory compliance and high-quality decision support are embedded into decision-making at all levels.

If you enjoy operating in complex, regulated environments where you can influence governance excellence, strengthen organisational capability, and support major infrastructure delivery, we want to hear from you.

Your Role

As Deputy Company Secretary, you will play a critical senior leadership role in supporting the General Counsel & Company Secretary and ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of Marinus Link’s company secretariat. You will oversee governance processes, statutory obligations, and board and committee administration, providing confidence that the organisation meets all corporate, shareholder and regulatory requirements.

You will act as a trusted delegate of the Company Secretary when required, ensuring continuity of governance leadership and statutory compliance across the organisation. In doing so, you will provide clear, pragmatic governance advice to executives, board members, and project leaders within a major government-owned infrastructure environment.

Please review the Position Description by visiting the Candidate Information Pack: https://marinuslink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Deputy-Company-Secretary.pdf

Key Responsibilities:

• Company Secretariat Operations & Compliance – Oversee the effective functioning of the company secretariat, including board and committee processes, statutory registers, ASIC lodgements, corporate records and governance documentation.

• Board & Committee Support – Coordinate high-quality board and committee cycles, ensuring agendas, papers, minutes, and actions are accurate, timely, and decision-ready.





• Governance Frameworks & Assurance – Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, delegations, policies and assurance processes.

• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance – Ensure compliance with the Corporations Act, constitution, shareholder agreements and other relevant legislative obligations.

• Risk & Governance Advice – Provide expert, risk-based governance advice to executives and project leaders to support sound decision-making.

• Stakeholder & Adviser Management – Manage relationships with external governance providers, auditors, regulators and board support service providers.

• Continuous Improvement & Culture – Drive improvements in governance practices, documentation quality and organisational governance capability, while modelling the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

You’ll Need

You are a highly capable and detail-oriented governance professional who excels in managing complexity, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring high standards of corporate integrity. You thrive in regulated, fast-paced environments and bring a strong sense of accountability and judgement.

You’ll bring:

• Company Secretarial Expertise – Significant experience in a company secretariat or senior governance role within a complex, regulated or government-owned organisation

• Governance & Compliance Knowledge – Deep understanding of corporate governance frameworks, statutory obligations and board processes

• Stakeholder Influence – Proven ability to work effectively with executives, boards, and regulators, exercising discretion and sound judgement

• Technical Capability – Strong ability to manage corporate records, governance systems, and compliance frameworks

• Commercial & Risk Acumen – Ability to assess governance risks and provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice

• Leadership & Professionalism – High levels of integrity,



discretion, and professionalism, with experience managing third-party governance providers

• Communication & Relationship Skills – Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across senior stakeholders

We Offer

At Marinus Link, we’re building a skilled project team committed to delivering Australia’s renewable energy future. We offer:

• Flexible Working: This role can be based in Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie. We promote and support flexible hybrid working.

• Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Access to wellbeing support, private health insurance discounts, and gym rebates

• Career Growth: Exposure to a high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure project with strong career development opportunities

• Competitive Remuneration and Additional Leave: Market-competitive salary package with tailored benefits and additional leave provisions

Next Steps

Ready to bring your governance expertise to a critical energy infrastructure project? Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

We are reviewing applications as they come in – applications will remain open until Friday, 29 May 2026.

If you have questions before applying, please contact Georgia at *******@marinuslink.com.au

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any adjustments or alternative communication methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY FUTURE

Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria, recognised as a nationally significant infrastructure project. It will support emissions reduction targets, create thousands of jobs, and secure Australia’s renewable energy future.

📌 Deputy Company Secretary (Melbourne)
🏢 Marinus Link
📍 Melbourne