About the Organisation
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded professional chartered accounting firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality client service.
With a collaborative and supportive culture, the firm offers a secure and professional environment where people are valued, trusted and encouraged to work as a team. Due to continued growth within the Corporate Division and an increasing client compliance workload, they are now seeking an experienced Corporate Secretary to join the team.
Why this firm stands out:

- Well-established firm with a long-standing history
- Beautiful office in Melbourne’s inner-city fringe, positive workplace culture
- Collaborative and supportive team
- Competitive salary package based on experience

About The Role
As the Corporate Secretary, you will play a hands-on role within the Corporate Division, managing the day-to-day corporate secretarial, ASIC compliance and client onboarding requirements for the firm's clients.
Working closely with Directors and accounting teams, you will take ownership of a portfolio of corporate secretarial matters and ensure statutory and compliance obligations are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
Key Details

- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Location: Melbourne inner city fringe (office-based role)
- Immediate start available

The Opportunity
You will be an integral part of the Corporate Division, providing hands-on corporate secretarial and compliance support across a diverse client portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:

- Manage company incorporations, deregistrations, and structural changes
- Prepare and lodge ASIC forms, including changes to directors, shareholders, and officeholders
- Maintain and update company registers and statutory records
- Oversee annual review statements and ASIC compliance obligations
- Complete AUSTRAC AML/CTF Customer Due Diligence processes




- Assist with the establishment and administration of trusts
- Liaise with ASIC and external stakeholders regarding regulatory matters
- Maintain compliance calendars and ensure statutory deadlines are met
- Manage corporate documentation accurately and efficiently
- Work with BGL 360 and electronic workflows
- Provide support and guidance to internal staff regarding company secretarial requirements
- Support Director-led accounting teams with client work
- Assist with end-of-month reporting and monthly billing procedures

About You – What You’ll Bring
You are a polished and confident professional with prior corporate secretarial experience in an accounting firm. You understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, and client service in a professional services environment. You will bring:

- Proven experience in a Corporate Secretarial role within a Chartered Accounting or accounting firm (essential)
- Strong practical knowledge of ASIC regulations, forms, and compliance requirements
- Experience using BGL 360 (highly regarded)
- Proficient in MYOB Accountants Enterprise (advantageous) or Xero experience desirable
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and high-volume compliance work
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
- High level of professionalism and discretion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously within a structured professional services environment
- Sound judgement and understanding of corporate governance principles

Potential for Growth




This role offers the opportunity to deepen your corporate governance expertise and gain exposure to senior Directors and client service teams, with potential progression into broader administrative leadership roles.

Why This Role Will Suit You

- Established and reputable firm with long-term stability
- Supportive and collaborative office culture
- Clear responsibilities with structured systems and processes
- Exposure to senior professionals and client-facing teams
- Convenient inner city fringe location with great transport access

How to Apply
If you are an experienced Corporate Secretary seeking a structured, supportive professional services environment, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your application via the link provided.
For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions about the role, please contact Ann Richards-Goh at [email protected]

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.

📌 Corporate Secretary (Melbourne)
🏢 Hudson
📍 Melbourne