The Company
Our client is a global investment management organisation with a dedicated Office of the Superannuation Trustee responsible for the governance and oversight of its superannuation trustee. This office exists to safeguard members' best financial interests, supporting a Board made up of a majority of independent, non-executive directors and upholding rigorous standards of governance and regulatory excellence.
The Prospect
This is a newly established, dedicated Company Secretary role sitting within the Office of the Superannuation Trustee. You'll be the sole Company Secretary supporting the Board and four Board Committees, with genuine scope to shape and build out the function as your own. It's a full-time, Sydney-based prospect.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage the annual Board and Committee meeting calendar, coordinating agendas, papers and scheduling across four Board Committees
- Prepare accurate, high-quality minutes and proactively manage follow-up on action items
- Oversee statutory and governance lodgements, ensuring obligations are met accurately and on time
- Support director induction and ongoing education, including maintaining the Board skills matrix
- Contribute to reviews of Committee Terms of Reference and Board Charters to support continuous improvement
- Act as a key point of contact for directors, providing timely and relevant information to support effective decision-making
- Manage board portals and secure document-sharing platforms to support confidential and efficient information flow
Ideal Experience
- Previous experience in a Company Secretary or Assistant Company Secretary capacity,
ideally within superannuation or another highly regulated financial services environment
- Solid understanding of corporate governance principles, statutory obligations and board administration
- Excellent minute-taking, report drafting and written communication skills
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-changing environment
- Confidence engaging directly with senior executives and non-executive directors, and comfort working with direct, time-pressured communication styles
Why Apply
- Take true ownership of a newly established, dedicated Company Secretary function with real scope to shape how it operates
- Work closely with a supportive leader while building the confidence and independence to drive governance processes on your own
- Gain valuable exposure to board and committee governance within a highly regulated financial services environment
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for and you have the desired experience, then please click on the link below or send your resume directly to Agnes. To have a confidential chat, please contact Agnes at
[email protected]
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📌 Company Secretary, Superannuation Trustee (Sydney)
🏢 Parity Consulting
📍 Sydney