Assistant Company Secretary

Thungela; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Thungela Australia is seeking an experienced governance professional to join our Legal team as an Assistant Company Secretary. The role offers flexible, part-time arrangements and focuses on board governance, statutory compliance and corporate administration within the Australian mining sector.

The position supports Directors in fiduciary duties, maintains statutory records, coordinates filings and contributes to governance documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance or equivalent.
• Chartered Governance Professional/Company Secretary status or equivalent.
• Current Governance Institute of Australia studies or equivalent company secretarial experience.
• Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia is preferred.
• Significant governance and company secretarial experience gained in-house or within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Australian corporate governance requirements and compliance obligations, including the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Committee work plans, meeting schedules, agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions and action tracking.
• Support Directors and officers in fulfilling their statutory, fiduciary and governance obligations.
• Coordinate ASIC filings, regulatory lodgements and corporate compliance activities within required timeframes.
• Maintain statutory registers, company records, minutes, resolutions and executed corporate documentation.
• Assist with governance policies, charters, delegations, reporting requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with Directors, executives, internal stakeholders, regulators and external service providers.

Skills

Governance expertise

Board & committee support

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance

Chartered Governance Professional/Company Secretary

Governance Institute of Australia studies

Australian legal practitioner admission

Job description

Company Description

Thungela Australia is seeking an experienced governance professional to join our Legal team as an Assistant Company Secretary. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to board governance, statutory compliance and corporate administration within the Australian mining industry, while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time arrangement.

The role may suit an experienced professional seeking greater flexibility, including someone balancing family or other commitments, transitioning towards retirement, or looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity.

Thungela Australia is part of the Thungela Group and operates within the Australian resources sector. Our people work across operational, technical, commercial and corporate functions to support responsible mining, strong business performance and sustainable growth in Australia.

We value safety, collaboration, accountability and commercially grounded decision-making.

Job Description

• Coordinate Board and Committee work plans, meeting schedules, agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions and action tracking
• Support Directors and officers in fulfilling their statutory, fiduciary and governance obligations.
• Coordinate ASIC filings, regulatory lodgements and corporate compliance activities within required timeframes
• Maintain statutory registers, company records, minutes, resolutions and executed corporate documentation
• Assist with governance policies, charters, delegations, reporting requirements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build effective relationships with Directors, executives, internal stakeholders, regulators and external service providers

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance (or equivalent), Chartered Governance Professional/Company Secretary status, current Governance Institute of Australia studies, or equivalent company secretarial experience
• Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia is preferred, although candidates with strong governance and company secretarial experience will also be considered
• Significant governance and company secretarial experience gained in-house or within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Australian corporate governance requirements and compliance obligations, including the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
• Demonstrated experience supporting Boards and Committees, maintaining corporate records, coordinating statutory filings and managing governance documentation
• Excellent judgement, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement and written communication skills

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

A part-time opportunity offering genuine flexibility.

• The opportunity to apply your governance and company secretarial expertise in a practical, hands-on role
• Exposure to Board and Committee administration, statutory compliance and corporate governance activities
• A role with variety across governance, corporate administration and regulatory compliance
• The ability to make a meaningful contribution within a lean and evolving organisation

Thungela Australia is part of the Thungela Group and operates within the Australian resources sector. Our people work across operational, technical, commercial and corporate functions to support responsible mining, strong business performance and sustainable growth in Australia.

We value safety, collaboration, accountability and commercially grounded decision-making.

Who We Are

We strive to create a workplace where each individual feels valued, respected and free to be their whole, authentic selves regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, religion, ability, sexual orientation or identity. We invest in our people through focused leadership programmes, ongoing training initiatives, and the strengthening of future-focused skills.

What We Offer

When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But people want more out of their jobs than financial benefit alone. Being able to work with thought leaders, opportunities for development, strong values and a sound organisational culture all contribute significantly to a compelling employee value proposition.

Inclusion and Diversity

Inclusion and diversity for us is about everyone. From how we recruit employees, to the suppliers and vendors we partner with the members of our board that steer our

organisation. We believe that by nurturing diversity, respect and inclusivity, we can create a culture where anything is possible.

Thungela Australia welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Appointments are based on role requirements, experience and capability.