Corporate Services Manager (Governance / BAS)

North Sydney The Company For more than 35 years, this international business advisory group has helped ambitious companies break into new markets, accelerate growth and navigate the complexities of doing business across borders.

With more than 500 professionals across 25 countries, the organisation brings together expertise in market expansion, executive search, HR services, accounting, tax and cross-border transactions, delivering integrated solutions that help businesses turn international opportunities into commercial success.

Driven by deep local knowledge, global connections and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, the business has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to organisations pursuing growth, navigating complex corporate challenges and expanding their international footprint.

The Role

Ready to take the next step in your corporate services career and have a greater influence on the way a business operates?

This is an awesome prospect to lead a team of four, own the corporate governance and compliance function, and become a trusted adviser to clients within an established international business – just wow!

Working closely with the Country Manager and APAC CFO, you’ll combine your technical expertise with leadership, client relationships and commercial decision-making.

Your work will have real impact, from guiding clients through corporate requirements to improving how the team delivers its services.

If you’re looking for more than business-as-usual administration role and want a role where you can lead, build relationships and grow with an internationally connected organisation, this is the opportunity worth exploring.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage financial and corporate administration requirements, including regular BAS obligations, banking relationships, account operations and corporate transaction support.

· Work closely with the Country Manager and APAC CFO to support the effective management of Australian operations and provide advice on corporate, financial and compliance matters.

· Oversee corporate governance and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to Australian requirements,



including the Corporations Act and ASIC obligations.

· Manage company secretarial activities, including board and shareholder meetings, resolutions, corporate records, statutory filings and regulatory submissions.

· Provide corporate and legal support to clients, advising on corporate transactions, risk management and related administrative requirements.

· Lead, coach and develop a team of four, setting clear KPIs, supporting performance and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

· Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, banks, government authorities, regulators and external advisers.

· Oversee competing priorities to ensure corporate services are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with client requirements.

· Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve service delivery and strengthen the overall effectiveness of the Corporate Services function.

Skills and Qualifications

· At least five years’ experience in corporate services, governance, compliance or company secretarial roles within Australia.

· Current BAS Agent registration, with practical experience managing BAS requirements.

· Strong understanding of Australian corporate legislation and regulatory obligations, including the Corporations Act and ASIC requirements.

· Proven capability in company secretarial administration, including statutory records, regulatory filings and board documentation.

· Demonstrated team leadership experience, including setting KPIs, managing performance and developing team capability.

· Strong client service and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, banks, regulators and external advisers.

· Commercially minded and detail-oriented,



with sound judgement, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

· Confident providing corporate and administrative guidance while maintaining a professional, solutions-focused approach.

· Comfortable working in an international environment, collaborating across functions and engaging with stakeholders across different locations.

Remuneration and Benefits

· International exposure: Work with an established organisation that has more than 35 years of experience supporting businesses with their international expansion.

· A people-focused culture: Join a growing business that values its employees and maintains a collaborative, welcoming working environment.

· Varied client work: Gain exposure to a multidisciplinary consulting environment where client needs and projects are diverse.

· Leadership opportunity: Make a direct contribution to the development of your team and the ongoing improvement of corporate services.

· Professional growth: Work in an agile environment that encourages learning, development and exposure to new challenges.

You will also be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package commensurate with your experience, any training needs, a career path progression plan.

This role is based in North Sydney, and it has excellent vehicle and public transport access.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

They are proud of creating a safe and supportive culture, and we welcome candidates from LGBTQIA+ communities to join our team along with encouraging and supporting disability workers to apply.

The companies Reconciliation Action Plan sets a pathway of learning, listening and change as a journey in which all of the team are involved in and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to also apply.

If this sparks your interest, and aligns to your skills, we would like to know more about you, please apply via the link.

For further information about this exciting opportunity, please confidentially apply to the link below or head to our website to apply directly at www.theprojectdiary.com

📌 Corporate Services Manager (Sydney)
🏢 The Project Diary / Intuitivity RPO
📍 Sydney