Job Description

As one of Australia's largest profit-for-members superannuation funds, we always remember whose money it is and whose future we're looking after. We work to reimagine a new way forward for our 1.1 million members and their communities. Each other. And our world.

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Sound good? Learn more about us and what we do at aware.com.au

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Your Current Role

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We're looking for a Manager, Company Secretariat, to play a key leadership role in supporting the Board, its committees and the broader business ensuring governance is proactive, high-quality and enables confident decision-making.

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This is a highly visible role where you'll partner closely with the Company Secretary, Board Directors and senior executives to deliver best-in-class governance across a complex, regulated environment.

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What you'll be doing:

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- Provide Board and Committee governance, including managing meeting cycles end-to- end, governance reporting and preparing board/committee papers
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- Prepare high-quality Board minutes and governance outputs to support effective decision-making and meet regulatory and strategic obligations
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- Strengthen and continuously improve governance frameworks, policies, charters and delegations and ensure governance operates effectively across the group
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- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into governance practices
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- Lead director onboarding, development and succession programs and Board effectiveness initiatives
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- Provide trusted advice to Directors, Committees and senior leaders on governance matters
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- Assist with developing the Secretariat team members, driving high standards, capability and performance
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- Drive continuous improvement and AI-enabled ways of working to enhance efficiency and quality
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How do you exceed our expectations?

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You're a governance professional who combines technical expertise with strong judgement and stakeholder influence.

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You'll bring:

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- 5+ years of experience in a company secretariat or governance role
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- Strong understanding of superannuation governance, trustee obligations and the APRA framework
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- Proven ability to operate confidently with Boards, Executives and senior stakeholders
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- Excellent drafting skills, particularly for Board papers, minutes and governance documentation
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- Strong organisational capability, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
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- A collaborative, proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
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- Confidence leveraging digital and AI tools to enhance governance effectiveness
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- A background in Law (highly desirable)
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Employee Experience

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We understand that not everyone works in the same ways. We value flexibility and know that it helps you manage work and life.

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Why you'll love working at Aware Super:

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- Have a super impact: You'll think big and care deeply to help more Australians live their best lives in retirement.
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- Be part of something super unique: You'll work to reshape super and retirement. We'll invest in your growth and give you the opportunity to work on career-defining projects.
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- Work with super humans: You'll work hard and innovate, but also have some fun along the way.
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- Feel super cared for: We'll support your wellbeing today, as well as in the future. Enjoy a health & fitness reimbursement, work from home technology reimbursement, salary continuance insurance and organisation-wide meeting free zones.
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The Aware Super difference

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At Aware Super, we believe that diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our members and communities and a stronger sense of belonging for our people. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and mature-age individuals to apply. We are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and our CEO, Deanne Stewart, is a Pay Equity Ambassador.

📌 Manager, Company Secretariat (Victoria)
🏢 Aware Super
📍 Victoria