Governance Support Contractor

Zurich Australia; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Training programs

Global mobility opportunities

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Zurich Australia is seeking a Governance Support Contractor to join the Governance and Regulatory Services team on a fixed-term basis to support the integration of ClearView into Zurich. This role focuses on maintaining accurate governance and regulatory records, and ensuring audit-ready processes during a major business transition.

The ideal candidate will bring five+ years of governance or board support experience, with strong MS Office and board portal skills, and a proven ability to deliver

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in a company secretarial, governance or Board support role.
• Experience preparing Board and Committee minutes and governance documentation to a high standard.
• Experience working within financial services, ideally in an APRA-regulated environment.
• Practical knowledge of fit and proper assessment processes and governance compliance requirements.
• Strong document management skills with experience maintaining audit-ready records and registers.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience working with governance or board portal platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Committee packs, resolutions and regulatory filings.
• Maintain accurate governance registers, records and handover documentation.
• Attend Board and Committee meetings and prepare high-quality minutes and action logs.
• Upload, migrate and quality assure governance records across governance platforms and systems.
• Manage fit and proper assessments and governance documentation throughout the assessment lifecycle.
• Support the preparation of Financial Accountability Regime notifications and related record.

Skills

Board governance

Governance support

Document management

MS Office

Board portals

Tools

MS Office Suite

Board portal platforms

Job description

A new transformational adventure awaits you…

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference

It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.

We’re excited to share that we have fantastic opportunity within our team:

Governance Support Contractor – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.

We're looking for a Governance Support Contractor to join our Governance and Regulatory Services team on a fixed-term basis to support the integration of ClearView into Zurich. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role during a significant business transition, helping ensure our governance, regulatory and company secretarial processes remain accurate, compliant and audit-ready throughout the journey.

Working across Board governance, company secretarial support and governance records management, you'll partner closely with senior stakeholders while contributing to high-quality governance outcomes in a regulated environment. If you enjoy variety, thrive on detail, and take pride in producing exceptional work, this role offers meaningful exposure to governance at the highest levels of the organisation

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Coordinate Board and Committee packs, resolutions and regulatory filings
• Maintain accurate governance registers, records and handover documentation
• Attend Board and Committee meetings and prepare high-quality minutes and action logs
• Upload, migrate and quality assure governance records across governance platforms and systems
• Manage fit and proper assessments and governance documentation throughout the assessment lifecycle
• Support the preparation of Financial Accountability Regime notifications and related record

Important to your success – let’s grow together

You are someone who brings a strong customer-first mindset, with the ability to balance empathy and sound judgement. You enjoy working collaboratively, are open to learning, and take pride in making a genuine difference in the moments that matter.

To be successful, you will have the following:

• At least five years' experience in a company secretarial, governance or Board support role
• Experience preparing Board and Committee minutes and governance documentation to a high standard
• Experience working within financial services, ideally in an APRA-regulated environment
• Practical knowledge of fit and proper assessment processes and governance compliance requirements
• Strong document management skills with experience maintaining audit-ready records and registers
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience working with governance or board portal platforms

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

• Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.
• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.
• Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in our people, and we value your individuality.
• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate, and make a positive difference beyond your role.
• Take advantage of global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide.
• Volunteer and work in our state-of-the‑Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day.
• We plant a tree for every new employee.
• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive Workplace; Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversity… to name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, maintain work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.