An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Company Secretary to join the Group Corporate Governance function of a leading Australian financial services organisation.

This is a broad and highly visible governance role, providing company secretariat and corporate governance support across a complex group of entities. You will work closely with Boards, Board Committees, CEOs, senior executives and other key stakeholders, playing a key role in ensuring strong governance practices and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

This role would suit an experienced Company Secretary who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and wants genuine exposure to senior stakeholders and Board-level matters.

What you'll be doing

- Act as Company Secretary for a number of group entities, ensuring compliance with the Corporations Act and relevant governance requirements.
- Provide high-quality company secretariat support to Boards and Committees, including agenda development, Board papers, meeting coordination, minute taking and action tracking .
- Act as a key liaison between Boards, Committees, Management and senior executives.
- Provide practical advice to Boards and management on corporate governance, company law and governance best practice .
- Develop, review and maintain governance frameworks, including Charters, policies, delegations, registers and accountability documents .
- Monitor compliance with corporate governance requirements, identify gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support Board effectiveness reviews, director inductions and the recruitment of new Directors and Committee Chairs.
- Coordinate director professional development and continuing education programs across governance and regulatory topics.
- Manage ASIC filings and maintain corporate and statutory registers.
- Coordinate external legal and governance advice to support Board decision-making.
- Contribute to broader strategic and governance initiatives across the Group.




- Identify opportunities to improve governance processes through technology, automation and GRC systems .
- Lead and mentor a small team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

About You You will be an experienced governance professional with robust company secretarial experience and the confidence to operate at Board and executive level.

Ideally, you will bring:

- 5+ years' experience in company secretarial and broader corporate governance roles within an Australian listed or unlisted organisation.
- Experience within financial services, insurance or another highly regulated environment will be highly regarded.
- A relevant governance qualification from the Governance Institute of Australia or similar professional body.
- Strong knowledge of Australian company law and corporate governance obligations .
- Demonstrated experience supporting Boards and Committees, including Board papers, agendas, minutes and governance processes.
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to build trusted relationships with Directors, CEOs, executives and senior stakeholders.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of written communication.
- Strong judgement and discretion when dealing with sensitive and complex matters.
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve governance frameworks and processes.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a high-performing corporate governance function within a well-established Australian financial services organisation.

You will have significant exposure to Boards and senior executives , broad responsibility across corporate governance and the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and ongoing improvements to the organisation's governance framework.

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine Board exposure, senior stakeholder engagement and broad corporate governance responsibility , we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

📌 Company Secretary (Brisbane)
🏢 TOM People
📍 Brisbane