Company Secretary, Perpetual Wealth

Perpetual; Sydney; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from anywhere in Australia

Annual wellbeing allowance

Study support

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Perpetual Wealth seeks an experienced Company Secretary on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support and elevate governance across our newly formed wealth management business during a period of transformation and growth.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer & Head of Legal, you will establish and run the Company Secretariat across subsidiary boards, coordinating meetings, papers, minutes, and action registers while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• A degree in Commerce, Business, Governance, or Law.
• Demonstrated experience as a Company Secretary or within governance, legal, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and regulatory obligations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Company Secretariat support to subsidiary boards and committees.
• Coordinate board and committee meeting schedules, agendas, papers, minutes, and action registers.
• Partner with Board Chairs and executives to plan and facilitate effective board business.
• Monitor and follow up outstanding actions arising from meetings.
• Ensure compliance with governance obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Advise boards on governance matters and best-practice frameworks.
• Review and maintain governance policies with Governance, Risk & Compliance teams.

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Commerce, Business, Governance, or Law

Job description

1mo ago , from Perpetual Services PTY Limited

At Perpetual Wealth we are seeking an experienced Company Secretary to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the governance framework of a newly formed wealth management business during a significant period of transformation and growth.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer & Head of Legal, you will be responsible for establishing and supporting the Company Secretariat function across multiple subsidiary boards and committees. Working closely with senior executives, directors, regulators, and key stakeholders, you will ensure the highest standards of corporate governance are maintained.

As Company Secretary, you will:

• Provide Company Secretariat support to subsidiary boards and committees.
• Coordinate board and committee meeting schedules, agendas, papers, minutes, and action registers.
• Partner with Board Chairs and executive stakeholders to plan and facilitate effective board business.
• Monitor and follow up outstanding actions arising from board and committee meetings.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Advise boards and committees on governance matters and best-practice governance frameworks.
• Review and maintain governance policies and procedures in partnership with Governance, Risk & Compliance teams.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in Commerce, Business, Governance, or Law.
• Demonstrated experience as a Company Secretary or within a senior governance, legal, or compliance function.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and regulatory obligations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

How we work

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development
• We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.