Assistant Company Secretary Group

About the Role

You will work within a collaborative environment that upholds a strong corporate governance framework while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability across the organisation. • Support the Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary across governance and compliance activities. • Maintain corporate registers, governance frameworks, and entity compliance obligations. • Assist with Board and Committee documentation, including agendas, minutes, and policy development. • Liaise with regulators, auditors, external advisers, and internal stakeholders. • Provide governance advice and support to various business units, including Treasury, Finance, and operational teams. • Contribute to governance-related training, intranet content, and process improvements. • Assist with listed company obligations such as annual reports, AGM materials, and share registry matters.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸governance support
• ▸register management
• ▸board documentation
• ▸stakeholder liaison
• ▸governance advice
• ▸annual reporting

What You Bring

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

Requirements

• ▸law degree
• ▸governance qualification
• ▸3+ years
• ▸corporate governance
• ▸stakeholder
• ▸organisational

Benefits

Downer offers opportunities to grow through professional development programmes, access to industry networks, and flexible work arrangements that support employee wellbeing. The company also provides a range of corporate benefits, including discounted services and an Employee Assistance Program. • Work with an ASX listed company and market leaders. • Professional development programs and access to professional memberships and industry networks. • Flexible work arrangements, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and diversity and inclusion programs. • Discounted services such as car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, and gyms.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time