Assistant Company Secretary — Governance & Board Support

FutureYou; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureYou in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join its in-house legal team, reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary. The role focuses on supporting the board and corporate governance requirements, ASIC lodgements, and preparation of board papers and governance policies.

You will maintain statutory registers, assist with annual report content, and manage document control, with opportunities to contribute to policy development and process improvements within a

Qualifications

• Degree qualification with governance exposure; legal practice is welcome but not required.
• Membership or eligibility with Governance Institute of Australia.
• Experience advising or supporting a board in governance roles.
• Strong written and oral communication; stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Board and Committee meetings, issue calendars, prepare agendas and papers.
• Draft Board and Audit & Risk Committee papers on governance and policy matters.
• Draft minutes and circulate resolutions for timely governance actions.
• Prepare Corporate Governance Statement and Directors’ Report for annual report.
• Manage ASIC lodgements and maintain directors’ registers and conflicts of interest.
• Support policy implementation and provide training; maintain governance documentation.

Skills

Board governance experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Education

Degree qualified (Legal preferred)

Governance Institute of Australia member

Tools

Diligent or board portal

Job description

FutureYou in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join its in-house legal team, reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary. The role focuses on supporting the board and corporate governance requirements, ASIC lodgements, and preparation of board papers and governance policies.

You will maintain statutory registers, assist with annual report content, and manage document control, with opportunities to contribute to policy development and process improvements within a