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What this job is
A Company Secretary manages the governance, compliance, and administrative functions of a company to ensure it meets legal and regulatory obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Listing Rules where applicable. They act as the custodian of corporate records, coordinate board and shareholder meetings, and provide advice to the board and management on corporate law, risk management, and statutory duties. In Australian organisations, the role bridges legal compliance, board administration, and corporate governance.
Pay
A$2,104 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
- Correspondence Draftingcore
- Electronic Document Managementcore
- Legal Document Preparationcore
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Written Communicationcore
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- Negotiation
- Policy Interpretation
- Process Documentation
- Research and Analysis
- Verbal Communication