Company Secretary

Mahlab; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahlab is seeking a seasoned Company Secretary for a state-owned corporation in New South Wales. The role is based at Head Office and reports to the General Counsel and Chair.

You will lead governance for the organisation, advising the Board, CEO and Executive Leadership Team on regulatory and statutory requirements. Key duties include planning and coordinating Board and Committee meetings, drafting papers, minutes and charters, and maintaining statutory records.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of Australian company secretarial experience.
• Strong executive communication with senior stakeholders.
• Experience organizing Board meetings and maintaining statutory records.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver Board, Board Committee and Executive Committee meetings, and annual meeting calendar.
• Attend Board, Board Committee and Executive Committee meetings.
• Prepare Board minutes and meeting materials; draft Board papers.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Governance experience

Attention to detail

Tools

Company secretarial software

Job description

• Significant, purpose-led State Owned Corporation
• Board and executive advisory focus
• Flexible, hybrid working environment

Our client

Our client is a significant State Owned Corporation which plays a key role in the delivery of essential, affordable and sustainable infrastructure to New South Wales communities.

About the role

Based at Head Office and reporting to the General Counsel and Chair, you will be the principal governance leader for the organisation and a trusted advisor to the Board, CEO and Executive Leadership Team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, coordinating and delivering Board, Board Committee and Executive Committee meetings and the annual meeting calendar.
• Attending Board, Board Committee and Executive Committee meetings.
• Preparing Board minutes and meeting materials.
• Drafting Board papers.
• Providing expert corporate governance and regulatory advice to the Board Audit and Risk Management Committee and the People and Culture Committee.
• Advising on governance issues, preparing policies, charters and registers.
• Managing relationships with Directors and key stakeholders.

About you

You will have approximately five or more years of relevant Australian company secretarial experience. You will have strong executive communication skills and be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, organising Board meetings, maintaining statutory records and preparing Board reports and minutes.

You will possess a high level of attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a thorough knowledge of the practical application of corporate governance requirements. Experience working with company secretarial software is desirable.

What this role offers you

This is your opportunity to progress your career as a Company Secretary in purpose-led organisation. Our client offers a strong organisational culture and an inclusive and diverse environment. You will work closely with experienced Directors and the Executive Leadership Team to make a meaningful contribution to the future of New South Wales and its communities.