Assistant Company Secretary – Company Secretariat

at  Perpetual Limited

• Work where we work best - hybrid office/work-from-home environment.
• An opportunity to work in a high performing and organised team.
• Unique opportunity to be part of an implementation and transition program of work.
• This is a maximum term contract role until the 28 February 2025.
  About
  Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust. Through these businesses, we aim to protect and grow our clients’ wealth, knowing that by doing so we can make a difference in their lives. Our clients include Australian and international institutions, not-for-profit organisations, private businesses, financial advisers, individuals, and families.
  We have a growing global footprint, underpinned by our recent acquisition of asset management business, Pendal Group, that spans Australia, Asia, Europe, the United Kingdom, and United States.
  About the role
  Following the completion of a comprehensive Strategic Review, on Wednesday 8 May 2024 it was announced that Perpetual Limited (Perpetual) would become a standalone Asset Management business. As a result, Perpetual has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, (KKR)) who will acquire 100% of the Corporate Trust and Wealth Management businesses.

As an Assistant Company Secretary at Perpetual, you will:

• Play an important role in ensuring good governance and supporting the effectiveness of the corporate governance framework of Perpetual.
• Draft Board papers in conjunction with the Company Secretary in preparation of Board meetings.
• Draft Board meeting minutes and action items.
• Follow up on outstanding action items and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of shareholders’ meeting agendas, chairman script, minutes and action summaries.
• Coordinate and lodge forms with ASIC for changes of Company details.
• Assist with drafting documents for compliance with ASX Listing Rules.

About you

• Graduate qualification in commerce, business, governance, or law.
• Associate or Fellow of Governance Institute of Australia.
• Outstanding organisational skills, including ability to set priorities and pursue tasks to completion within deadlines.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communications skills.
• Advanced computer and document control knowledge and experience.
• Experience with electronic board, share registry and regulatory portals.
• High degree of diplomacy and discretion and be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of ASX Listing Rules’ requirements is highly regarded.

How we work
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact, which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients; the way we approach decision-making, to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development
• Lend your expertise and support Indigenous organisations to achieve their own development goals with a six weeks’ secondment with Jawun

Diversity and inclusion

• WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018
• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy
• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change
• We support over 50 Indigenous communities through Native Title Trusts, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. Our goal is to provide a work environment that enables you to thrive, whatever your circumstances.

Please refer the Job description for details