Assistant Company Secretary

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary AUD 170,000

Immediate start available

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support governance across a not-for-profit education sector organisation in New South Wales. You will coordinate board meetings, prepare minutes, manage statutory registers and assist with ASIC/ACNC filings.

Ideal candidates will have prior Assistant Company Secretary experience, strong governance knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders with a proactive, autonomous approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Company Secretary is essential.
• Strong knowledge of governance principles and board processes.
• Experience preparing ASIC and ACNC submissions.
• Exposure to board/committee administration.
• Exceptional minute-taking and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings with agendas, papers and minutes.
• Manage governance reporting requirements and statutory registers.
• Prepare ASIC/ACNC filings and maintain governance documentation.
• Support internal governance initiatives and policy/delegation work.
• Engage with board members and senior stakeholders on governance matters.

Skills

Assistant Company Secretary experience

Corporate governance knowledge

ASIC/ACNC filings experience

Board/committee administration

Minute-taking

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work style

Governance qualifications (AICD/Govern

Education

Governance Institute or AICD qualifications

Job description

• Coordinating Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, board paper collation and minute taking
• Managing governance reporting requirements
• Maintaining statutory registers and governance documentation
• Preparing and coordinating ASIC and ACNC filings
• Supporting internal governance and compliance initiatives
• Assisting with Board policies, delegations, codes of conduct and governance frameworks
• Supporting subsidiary entity governance activities
• Liaising confidently with Board members, senior executives and key stakeholders
• Providing additional support across governance, risk and compliance projects as required

• Coordinating Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, board paper collation and minute taking
• Managing governance reporting requirements
• Maintaining statutory registers and governance documentation
• Preparing and coordinating ASIC and ACNC filings
• Supporting internal governance and compliance initiatives
• Assisting with Board policies, delegations, codes of conduct and governance frameworks
• Supporting subsidiary entity governance activities
• Liaising confidently with Board members, senior executives and key stakeholders
• Providing additional support across governance, risk and compliance projects as required

Assistant Company Secretary | Leading NFP | Immediate Start

You'll play a key role in the effective operation of the Board and Committees.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Company Secretary
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and Board processes
• Experience preparing ASIC and ACNC submissions
• Exposure to board and committee administration
• Exceptional written communication and minute-taking skills
• The ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the ability to work autonomously
• Governance Institute or AICD qualifications (or working towards) highly regarded
• Experience within a not-for-profit, education, healthcare, faith‑based or regulated environment will be highly advantageous

This established organisation operates within the education sector and works closely with government, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders across New South Wales. The organisation is currently navigating a period of change, including new Board members, evolving governance structures, and executive leadership transitions.

• Fixed‑term contract.
• Salary of AUD $170,000
• Exposure to Board, Committee and executive‑level decision making
• Diverse governance, compliance and secretariat responsibilities
• Significant scope to make an impact during a period of organisational change
• Sydney CBD location
• Immediate start available
• Location in Sydney.