About the role
The Company Secretary ensures effective governance at our client by acting as a principal advisor to the Board on corporate governance matters. The role includes maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, serving as the primary liaison between the Board, Committees, and Management, and providing strategic guidance on governance-related improvements. Some of the key responsibilities are:
Governance and Advisory
- Advise the Board on governance matters alongside General Counsel.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and governance codes.
- Oversee and maintain our client's governance framework and documentation.
- Update the Instrument of Delegation and review Board policies.
- Develop expertise within the organization on governance and corporate secretarial activities
- Organize and manage Board/Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action follow-up
- Maintain the annual Board calendar and facilitate professional development for Board members.
- Review and provide feedback on Board materials for quality and compliance
- Act as a liaison between the Board, management, and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Board and management to identify, monitor, and address governance-related risks
- Advanced expertise in governance roles
- Highly developed written, verbal communication, and influencing skills.
- Significant experience supporting Boards and senior leaders.
- Strong customer outcome focus in decision-making.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience working with a commercially oriented Board.
- Knowledge of the water industry (highly desirable).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Chartered Secretary status and postgraduate qualifications in Corporate Governance are mandatory.
- Tertiary qualifications are also required.
