The Assistant Company Secretary is a key leadership role within Essential Energy, responsible for assisting to drive corporate strategic goals and overseeing the effective and efficient operation of the corporate governance secretariat function.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in the discipline of law, finance or other equivalent tertiary qualifications or demonstrated capability through past employment experiences and/or relevant qualifications.
• Corporate governance qualifications (AICD Company Directors Course and/or Graduate Diploma of Corporate Governance).
• Driver License (desirable).

This role is accountable for delivering expert strategic, legal, and governance advice to the General Counsel, Company Secretary, Board, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and senior leaders.
It plays a critical role in managing corporate governance across Essential Energy, ensuring it is embedded in business activities, strategies, and decisions. Acting as a key conduit between the Board and management, the role ensures the Board is well-informed about the organisation’s Vision, Purpose, and Values, and how these align with strategic objectives.
The position leads a team of subject matter experts in delivering high-quality secretariat services to the Board, Board Committees, and ELT, while collaborating closely with Executive Assistants to ensure seamless operational support. It also provides guidance across all divisions, particularly to the ELT and their assistants, supporting consistent and professional reporting through the development of training resources.
The role supports the planning and execution of Board and ELT meetings, including the preparation of strategic reports and documentation. It contributes to strategic initiatives by offering insights on compliance, governance, and risk, and ensures appropriate delegations and reporting mechanisms are in place to support Board oversight.
Additionally, the role is responsible for reviewing and updating governance documents such as the Constitution and meeting charters, and for promoting Board visibility across the organisation through targeted initiatives. As a leader, the role is expected to foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, and ethical conduct, aligned with Essential Energy’s Code of Conduct and diversity principles.