Description

Role: Governance Manager & Assistant Company Secretary

Location: Sydney CBD
Reporting to: Chief Risk Officer
Employment Type: 5 month contract (maternity leave cover)
End Date: November 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Work Arrangement: 4 days per week in office (mandatory)

About the Role

This position sits within the Risk and Governance function and has become available due to a maternity leave cover arrangement ending earlier than expected. It is a standalone, hands-on role requiring a proactive individual who can quickly adapt and operate with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting governance, compliance, and committee operations across the organisation.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide committee secretariat support, including preparing and distributing meeting packs, attending meetings, taking accurate minutes, and tracking actions
• Maintain and update governance charters in line with scheduled review cycles
• Support the annual insurance renewal process and liaise with external brokers as required
• Assist with procurement processes in accordance with internal policies
• Manage vendor contracts, including updates in DocuSign, renewals, and compliance attestations
• Contribute to organisation-wide governance and risk projects as required

Candidate Profile:

• 3-5 years' experience in governance, committee secretariat, or corporate administration roles
• Strong minute-taking skills (essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leaders
• Experience within financial services is preferred but not essential for the right candidate
• Intermediate MS Office skills

Most important attributes:

• Strong governance and committee support capability, with proven experience in accurate minute-taking and end-to-end meeting coordination
• High level of autonomy with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with senior executives and cross-functional teams

Immediate start.

Please apply to chantelle.dean@roberthalf.com.au

Reference Number: 60350-0013451581

This is a hybrid position.

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