Assistant Company Secretary Group

Downer

The Role

Overview

Assist with governance, compliance, board documentation, and regulatory liaison for an ASX listed firm.

Key Responsibilities

  • board docs
  • governance support
  • regulator liaison
  • annual reporting
  • corporate registers
  • process improvement

Tasks

-Assist with Board and Committee documentation, including agendas, minutes, and policy development. -Support the Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary across governance and compliance activities. -Liaise with regulators, auditors, external advisers, and internal stakeholders. -Provide governance advice and support to various business units, including Treasury, Finance, and operational teams. -Assist with listed company obligations such as annual reports, AGM materials, and share registry matters. -Maintain corporate registers, governance frameworks, and entity compliance obligations. -Contribute to governance-related training, intranet content, and process improvements.

Requirements

  • corporate governance
  • asx rules
  • governance qualification
  • 3+ years
  • stakeholder engagement
  • law degree

What You Bring

-Knowledge of corporate governance, ASX Listing Rules, and the Corporations Act. -A Governance qualification (or working towards completion) strongly preferred. -3+ years' experience in a governance or corporate secretariat environment. -Excellent attention to detail, administration, and technology skills. -High integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement. -Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. -Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels. -Bachelor of Laws, Commerce, or a related field (preferred but not essential).

Benefits

Benefits Of Working with Downer -Parental leave -A range of Corporate Benefits, including: Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms) -Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning: Professional development programs Access to professional memberships and industry networks -Professional development programs Access to professional memberships and industry networks -Access to professional memberships and industry networks -Employee Assistance Program -Flexible work arrangements Parental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramPrograms promoting diversity and inclusion -Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders. -Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee's wellbeing needs: Flexible work arrangements Parental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramPrograms promoting diversity and inclusion -Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)

The Company

About Downer

-specializes in delivering integrated services across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and utilities. -supports both private and public sectors with a diverse portfolio spanning construction, maintenance, and operations. -undertakes large-scale projects such as road construction, rail, energy, and water infrastructure. -has an expansive footprint in Australia and New Zealand, deeply involved in supporting national and regional development. -notable projects include urban transport systems, renewable energy installations, and vital utilities services. -has a strong focus on innovation, utilizing the latest technology to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Utilities

Facilities

Asset Services

Oil and Gas

Power Generation

Industrial

Defence

Water

Gas

Communications

Renewables

Solar

Wind

Mining