Are you a governance professional who thrives on precision, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact at Board level?
We're looking for a Board Governance Manager to join our Company Secretariat team.
In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting Equity Trustees' Boards and Committees, providing high-quality company secretarial services, governance advice, and ensuring regulatory obligations are met across the Group.
Working closely with the Company Secretary, you'll help drive effective governance practices, support Board and Committee operations, and contribute to the continued success of one of Australia's leading trustee companies.
What you'll do
Act as Company Secretary for designated subsidiary Boards and Committees, ensuring governance processes, statutory records, and meeting outcomes are effectively managed
Coordinate and administer the end-to-end Board and Committee cycle, including agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions, and action tracking
Maintain corporate records, statutory registers, governance frameworks, and entity information across the Group while meeting ASIC, APRA, ACNC and ASX obligations
Manage and maintain the Board portal (Diligent) and governance intranet resources, ensuring information remains current, secure and accessible
Provide governance, procedural and regulatory guidance to Directors, Chairs, senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation
Support governance projects, annual Board activities, Director appointments, attestations, governance reviews and reporting requirements
Monitor governance actions, resolutions and decisions to ensure timely completion and compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements
Identify opportunities to improve governance processes, documentation and ways of working within the Company Secretariat function
What you'll need to succeed
Experience in a company secretarial, governance, legal, regulatory or related role, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment




Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and Board administration practices Experience supporting Boards, Committees, senior executives and key stakeholders, with a highly professional and confidential approach
Exceptional written communication skills with demonstrated experience preparing agendas, minutes, governance papers and Board documentation
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and regulatory deadlines
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving capability and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes
Experience using Diligent or similar Board management systems will be highly regarded
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
What we offer
A warm, open, and supportive culture
An attractive remuneration package, including reward and recognition programs
An employee wellness program, including discounted health insurance and an employee assistance program
A workplace volunteering and giving program to enable you to help others in the community
We are proud to be part of the Top 30 Best Workplaces to Giveback ****
Discounted tax and estate planning services
16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
Great central CBD location, modern office fit-out and end-of-trip facilities
Flexible/Hybrid working environment
About us
Equity Trustees was established in **** and is now one of Australia's largest specialist trustee companies.
We help our clients grow, manage and protect their wealth now and for future generations.
As a trustee company, we are responsible for always acting in our client's best interests, ensuring they feel secure, valued, and cared for.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is flexible, rewarding, and supportive of individual development.
Just as you will help us grow our business, we will help you grow in your career.
Equity Trustees is over 145 years strong - and growing.
Apply now to be part of a successful contemporary trustee company!
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📌 Board Governance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Equity Trustees
📍 Melbourne