Deputy Company Secretary

TOM People; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TOM People is seeking an experienced Company Secretary to lead the Australian governance portfolio within a large, regulated insurer. This senior role combines hands-on Board support with shaping governance strategy.

You will manage Boards and Committees, oversee statutory obligations, and drive process improvements leveraging AI and automation across entities. Based in Sydney, you will partner with the Group Company Secretary to evolve governance frameworks.

Formación

• Strong experience as Company Secretary or senior governance role.
• Solid understanding of Australian corporate governance and APRA-regulated environments.
• Experience managing complex Board/Committee portfolios with senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the Australian governance portfolio across Boards and entities.
• Manage boards' papers, minutes, agendas and decision tracking for high-quality outcomes.
• Provide practical governance advice and support to Chairs, Directors and executives.
• Oversee statutory and regulatory obligations for the Australian business.

Conocimientos

Governance leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Educación

Company Secretary qualification

Herramientas

Board portals

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Company Secretary to join a large, complex and highly regulated insurance business in a senior governance role.

Working closely with the Group Company Secretary, you will take ownership of the Australian governance portfolio, supporting a business that has undergone significant mergers and acquisitions and is continuing to evolve its governance framework and processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands-on Board and Committee management and contributing to broader governance strategy, process improvement and the use of AI and technology to drive efficiencies.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the Australian governance portfolio across Boards, Committees and legal entities.
• Manage Board and Committee agendas, papers, minutes and decision tracking, ensuring effective governance and high-quality outcomes.
• Partner with Chairs, Directors, executives and senior stakeholders, providing practical governance advice and support.
• Oversee statutory, regulatory and entity management obligations across the Australian business.
• Drive process improvements and streamline governance operations, including exploring opportunities to leverage AI and automation.
• Contribute to broader governance strategy and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex, evolving organisation.

About You

• Strong experience in a Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary or senior governance role.
• Solid understanding of Australian corporate governance, regulatory requirements and APRA-regulated environments.
• Experience managing complex Board and Committee portfolios and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach, with an interest in improving processes and modernising governance practices.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on Board support with strategic governance initiatives.