Company Secretary

Peppercorn Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peppercorn Recruitment is representing a growing Brisbane-based financial services group seeking an experienced Company Secretary to support governance across multiple entities. The role involves close collaboration with boards, senior executives and stakeholders to ensure robust governance and regulatory compliance.

You will provide hands-on secretarial support, manage statutory records, coordinate meetings and advise on governance matters, with approximately 5-8 years' experience in corporate

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' experience in company secretarial, corporate governance or governance advisory roles.
• Experience within financial services or a similarly complex corporate environment.
• Strong drafting skills and ability to advise directors and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Providing company secretarial and governance support to boards and committees across multiple entities.
• Advising directors and senior stakeholders on corporate governance matters and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinating board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions and action items.
• Maintaining statutory records, corporate registers and governance documentation.
• Supporting development and improvement of governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Managing corporate filings and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
• Liaising with external advisers, auditors, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Supporting broader governance initiatives and projects across the business.

Skills

Board governance support

Drafting skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Governance/Company Secretarial qualifications

Law or Business degree (preferred)

Job description

Company Secretary - Financial Services

Brisbane | Growing Financial Services Business | 5-8 Years' Experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Company Secretary to join a growing financial services business with operations in Australia and internationally.

Our client works with Australian and global investment managers, providing a range of services supporting the establishment, operation and distribution of investment products.

With continued growth across the business, an opportunity has arisen for a Company Secretary to join its legal team in Brisbane, working closely with boards, senior executives and stakeholders across a number of affiliated businesses.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will take responsibility for providing company secretarial and corporate governance support across a portfolio of entities within the group.

This is a broad role combining hands-on company secretarial responsibilities with the opportunity to provide practical governance advice to boards and senior management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing company secretarial and governance support to boards and committees across multiple entities.
• Advising directors and senior stakeholders on corporate governance matters and associated regulatory obligations.
• Coordinating board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions and action items.
• Maintaining statutory records, corporate registers and governance documentation.
• Supporting the development and ongoing improvement of governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Managing corporate filings and ensuring compliance with relevant statutory obligations.
• Liaising with external advisers, auditors, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Supporting broader governance initiatives and projects across the business.

About You

You will have approximately 5-8 years' experience in company secretarial, corporate governance or governance advisory roles, ideally gained within financial services or a similarly complex corporate environment.

You will bring strong experience supporting boards and committees, excellent drafting skills and the ability to manage governance requirements across multiple entities.

Importantly, you will be comfortable working directly with directors and senior executives, providing practical advice and managing sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgement.

Relevant governance or company secretarial qualifications are required, while tertiary qualifications in law, business or a related discipline would be highly regarded.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing financial services business with exposure to a range of Australian and international investment management businesses.

You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, direct engagement with boards and senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of governance practices across the group.

The position is based in Brisbane.