Company Secretary Senior Manager

T+O+M Executive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

T+O+M Executive is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead our company secretarial and corporate governance delivery for a diverse client base in Australia. You will guide governance strategy, oversee complex client matters and collaborate with senior leadership to drive service excellence and transformation.

The role requires a proven leadership track record, strong regulatory knowledge and exceptional stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience in company secretarial services, corporate governance or a similar environment.
• At least 2 years' experience leading, managing or developing a team.
• A strong understanding of corporate governance, statutory obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering services within a professional services, legal, corporate services or financial services environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex client matters while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• A track record of improving processes, implementing change or contributing to operational transformation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality company secretarial and corporate governance services across a diverse client portfolio.
• Ensure services meet statutory, regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and governance advice, acting as an escalation point for complex client matters.
• Monitor service quality, operational performance and team capacity.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients, acting as a primary point of contact.
• Lead client onboarding and ensure smooth transitions into ongoing service delivery.
• Participate in client meetings, proposals and solution design discussions.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support new business opportunities.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of company secretarial professionals, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Corporate Governance / Law / Accounting / Business

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Company Secretarial professional to join a leading corporate services provider as a Senior Manager. This is a senior leadership position where you will oversee the delivery of company secretarial and corporate governance services to a diverse client portfolio, while working closely with senior leadership to drive service excellence, strengthen client relationships and enhance operational performance. You will play a key role in leading and developing a team, managing complex client matters, supporting business development and driving process improvement and transformation initiatives across the business.

Key responsibilities

Lead the delivery of high-quality company secretarial and corporate governance services across a diverse client portfolio

Ensure services meet statutory, regulatory and internal compliance requirements

Provide technical guidance and governance advice, acting as an escalation point for complex client matters

Monitor service quality, operational performance and team capacity

Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients, acting as a primary point of contact

Lead client onboarding and ensure smooth transitions into ongoing service delivery

Participate in client meetings, proposals and solution design discussions

Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support new business opportunities

Lead, coach and develop a team of company secretarial professionals, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture

Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance

About you

At least 8 years' relevant experience in company secretarial services, corporate governance or a similar environment

At least 2 years' experience leading, managing or developing a team

A strong understanding of corporate governance, statutory obligations and regulatory requirements

Experience managing client relationships and delivering services within a professional services, legal, corporate services or financial services environment

Proven ability to manage complex client matters while maintaining high standards of service delivery

A track record of improving processes, implementing change or contributing to operational transformation

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

A proactive, commercially minded approach, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively

A qualification in Corporate Governance, Law, Accounting, Business or a related discipline is preferred

Chartered Secretary (ACG/FCG), Chartered Governance Professional or equivalent qualifications will be highly regarded