Governance & Board Secretariat Associate

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to guide governance, compliance, and secretariat activities during a period of transformation. You will support the Board and Committees, ensure accurate minute taking, and manage governance documentation within the education sector in New South Wales.

You will liaise with Board members and executives, coordinate filings, and contribute to governance frameworks, policies and delegated authorities as part of a proactive

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Company Secretary.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and Board processes.
• Experience preparing ASIC and ACNC submissions.
• Exposure to board and committee administration.
• Exceptional written communication and minute-taking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Governance Institute or AICD qualifications (or working towards).
• Not-for-profit/education/regulatory environment experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, board paper collation and minute taking.
• Managing governance reporting requirements.
• Maintaining statutory registers and governance documentation.
• Preparing and coordinating ASIC and ACNC filings.
• Supporting internal governance and compliance initiatives.
• Assisting with Board policies, delegations, codes of conduct and governance frameworks.
• Supporting subsidiary entity governance activities.
• Liaising with Board members, senior executives and stakeholders.
• Providing additional support across governance, risk and compliance projects.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Board processes

Minute taking

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Education

Governance Institute or AICD qualifications

Job description

Work Initiatives is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to guide governance, compliance, and secretariat activities during a period of transformation. You will support the Board and Committees, ensure accurate minute taking, and manage governance documentation within the education sector in New South Wales.

You will liaise with Board members and executives, coordinate filings, and contribute to governance frameworks, policies and delegated authorities as part of a proactive