Governance Manager

Netwealth; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly support

Wellness perks: CU Health, income-prot

Hybrid work model

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Netwealth is seeking a Governance Manager in Melbourne to deliver dedicated governance and company secretarial support to the Trustee Board and Committees. You will handle day-to-day governance matters, papers, minutes, registers, and annual governance activities.

You will collaborate with the governance team to support Group Boards and corporate governance initiatives, with a growing remit and opportunities to shape governance delivery across the business.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in company secretarial work, governance support or a related role.
• Experience in superannuation, financial services, or APRA regulated environments is essential.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks, board processes, and company secretarial practices.
• Experience drafting minutes, preparing papers, managing registers and coordinating board/committee cycles.
• Familiarity with board portals (ideally Diligent Boards).
• Knowledge of Corporations Act, ASIC and APRA requirements (preferred).
• Governance Institute accreditation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate end-to-end arrangements for Trustee Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda planning, preparing and distributing board packs (via Diligent Boards).
• Prepare timely, accurate minutes, resolutions and action lists, ensuring strong governance standards are upheld.
• Manage the Trustee’s calendar of meetings and liaise with Directors and management.
• Support annual processes including Fit & Proper reviews, Board surveys, Director training records, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Maintain key governance registers including conflicts, relevant interests and gifts & entertainment.
• Contribute to Trustee policies, charters, annual workplans and governance documentation.
• Assist with annual Board performance reviews and reporting cycles for the Trustee entities.
• Provide backup support to the governance team, including uploading papers, coordinating meetings across Trustee and Corporate entities, and reducing duplication of administrative work.
• Support continuous improvement of governance processes, systems and documentation.
• Provide governance support to Group Boards and Committees when required.

Skills

Governance expertise

Board coordination

Minutes drafting

Stakeholder communication

Independent working

Education

Tertiary qualification in law or business

Governance accreditation desirable

Tools

Diligent Boards

Job description

About Netwealth

Netwealth isn't just a company. We're shaping the future of wealth in Australia. Our award-winning platform and NextGen technology empower advisers and investors to achieve more, and we're proud to be recognised as one of Australia's most innovative FinTech businesses.

Since 1999, we've grown rapidly by challenging the status quo. We move fast, think big, and stay agile. Free from unnecessary bureaucracy so we can deliver smarter solutions for our clients and create real impact.

But what truly sets us apart? Our people. We're a team of curious, optimistic and courageous individuals who collaborate to make life better for more Australians. We value authenticity, and agility, and we believe in creating an environment where you can do your best work, grow your career, and feel part of something meaningful.

If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, where innovation is celebrated, and where you can help shape a brighter financial future, join us at Netwealth.

The Opportunity

Netwealth has a specialist governance function, led by our Head of Governance & Assistant Company Secretary. We've created a new Governance Manager role to provide dedicated governance and company secretarial support to the Netwealth Superannuation Trustee Board and its Committees.

This role functions a governance service provider to the Trustee Office. You will be the day-to-day contact for board and committee matters, working directly with the Trustee Company Secretary to ensure meetings, papers and processes are delivered accurately and on schedule.

You’ll work within a clear monthly cycle, preparing papers, attending meetings, drafting minutes, maintaining registers and supporting annual governance activities. The function is growing, so your remit will expand over time, offering genuine opportunity to shape how governance is delivered across the business.

You’ll also collaborate closely with the wider governance team to support Group Boards and corporate governance initiatives as required.

In this role, you will:

• Co‑ordinate end-to-end arrangements for Trustee Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda planning, preparing and distributing board packs (via Diligent Boards).
• Prepare timely, accurate minutes, resolutions and action lists, ensuring strong governance standards are upheld.
• Manage the Trustee’s calendar of meetings and liaise with Directors and management.
• Support annual processes including Fit & Proper reviews, Board surveys, Director training records, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Maintain key governance registers including conflicts, relevant interests and gifts & entertainment.
• Contribute to Trustee policies, charters, annual workplans and governance documentation.
• Assist with annual Board performance reviews and reporting cycles for the Trustee entities.
• Provide backup support to the governance team, including uploading papers, coordinating meetings across Trustee and Corporate entities, and reducing duplication of administrative work.
• Support continuous improvement of governance processes, systems and documentation.
• Provide governance support to Group Boards and Committees when required.

About you

You're an experienced governance professional who brings both technical capability and practical judgment. You’ve supported boards or committees before, ideally in a superannuation fund, financial services or APRA regulated environment. You bring external perspectives, fresh thinking and the confidence to work independently while partnering with senior stakeholders.

You will thrive here if you bring:

Knowledge & Technical Capability

• At least 5 years’ experience in company secretarial work, governance support or a related role.
• Experience in superannuation, financial services, or APRA regulated environments is essential.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks, board processes, and company secretarial practices.
• Experience drafting minutes, preparing papers, managing registers and coordinating board/committee cycles.
• Familiarity with board portals (ideally Diligent Boards).
• Knowledge of Corporations Act, ASIC and APRA requirements (preferred).
• Tertiary qualifications in law, business, governance or similar; Governance Institute accreditation is highly desirable.

Working Style & Strengths

• Highly organised, detail focused and comfortable managing iterative monthly cycles.
• Confident communicating with senior executives, directors and stakeholders.
• Proactive, you anticipate needs, follow through, and deliver reliably.
• Comfortable working independently; able to manage your own priorities without heavy supervision.
• A practical problem solver who enjoys improving processes and finding efficient ways of working.
• A strong team contributor who can flex across responsibilities, including supporting colleagues during peak periods or leave coverage.

Life At Netwealth

At Netwealth, we believe a fulfilling career is built on growth, balance, and belonging. Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re committed to supporting you at every stage of life because when you thrive, so do we.

We're proud to be recognised as one of Australia's top 5 companies for Career Development (endorsed by WORK180). From further education and diverse training opportunities to strong support for internal mobility. Your career can grow here.

Our flexible hybrid model supports balance, with just 4 days in the office each fortnight. When you’re in, you’ll enjoy working from one of our modern, thoughtfully designed spaces across Australia – including our state‑of‑the‑art Melbourne CBD office. All locations feature contemporary facilities to make your day comfortable, and in Melbourne, you’ll also enjoy perks like end‑of‑trip amenities and daily breakfast to make your commute easier.

We offer benefits designed for your wellbeing and personal development, including;

• Family-friendly support: Paid parental leave and a fully funded school holiday program
• Wellness perks: CU Health (virtual healthcare), income protection, flu shots, wellness weeks, retail discounts and financial wellbeing services
• A vibrant culture: social events, trivia nights, and corporate sports
• Employee Resource Groups: LGBTQIA+, DAWN (Development and Accelerating Women at Netwealth), Culture Group and Carers Group
• Community Impact: Paid volunteering and our Netwealth Impact Group

We're proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage everyone to bring their genuine selves to work. It's one of our core values. We're committed to equity and inclusion through our gender equality, disability, LGBTQIA+, wellbeing and cultural initiatives. And we're certified by WORK180, Family Friendly Workplaces and Great Places to Work.

If you're excited by the opportunity but don't meet every requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows people often hesitate unless they tick every box. We value potential and passion just as much.

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