Total 3 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Sydney, Melbourne

As the Senior Personal Assistant/ Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, Clients & Markets, you will go beyond traditional administration to become a trusted partner, proactively managing priorities, anticipating needs and driving outcomes.

This is a fast-paced, high-profile role reporting into the Managing Director, with broad stakeholder exposure across Australia and APAC, where your ability to stay organised, communicate clearly and execute with precision will be critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Manage diaries, emails, travel and leadership requirements with a strong focus on prioritisation and proactive delivery
• Meetings & Coordination: Prepare agendas and materials in advance, and ensure follow-ups, actions and communications are delivered within 24 hours
• Client Engagement: Support national client programs, track key metrics and prepare reporting for leadership
• Collaboration: Partner with Service Line and Geographic Leaders to coordinate activity and drive best practice
• Strategic Support: Assist with projects, stakeholder engagement and initiatives that support business growth

• Sydney or Melbourne 
• Fixed term contract 
• Uplift governance for our People & Change committee  

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support more than two million members, with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

We are looking for a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join our Secretariat team, reporting to Rest's Company Secretary you role will be to drive the strategic development and execution of initiatives that enhance governance and accountability. You will manage the day-to-day execution of high-quality secretariat services for a portfolio of board committees ensuring that they meet relevant regulatory and legal obligations.  

Enhance Governance and Accountability Framework

• Advise on and enhance the governance and accountability framework in collaboration with the General Manager
• Manage, maintain and enhance the delegations framework and relevant governance policies (Board Governance Policy, Fit and Proper Policy, Conflicts Management Policy, and Gifts and Benefits Policy)
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments, advising on implementation strategies for required changes
• Provide technical advice, briefings and expertise on governance, accountability and emerging risks

Manage Board Committee Operations

• Manage the end-to-end operations of a portfolio of Board Committees, collaborating with relevant Chairs to promote effective and transparent operation
• Encourage timely implementation of committee decisions

Drive Governance Culture and Compliance

• Influence a robust and proactive governance and accountability culture through decision-making processes and strategic input
• Support the organisation in fulfilling its governance and accountability obligations
• Support the General Manager in driving continuous improvement in the management of statutory and compliance obligations

Provide Strategic Governance Advisory Support

• Build and foster trusted working relationships with senior management and directors
• Provide timely, commercially pragmatic governance and accountability advice across the organisation
• Maintain networks with peer Company Secretary Offices to share insights and best practice

The Opportunity

As the Deputy Company Secretary, reporting into the General Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the AFCA Board and Executive on all matters relating to corporate governance, company secretariat responsibilities and membership governance.

Operating with a high level of independence and accountability, you will lead Board and member governance frameworks, oversee compliance with AFCA’s Constitution and the Corporations Act, and act as a trusted adviser across the organisation.

This is a senior, influential role suited to someone who thrives in complexity, enjoys working with Boards, and values purpose alongside professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

In this broad and impactful role, you will:

• Provide strategic advice on Board, Member and Corporate Governance, including compliance with AFCA’s Constitution and Rules
• Lead AFCA’s company secretariat function, including end‑to‑end delivery of Board and Board Committee meetings
• Oversee compliance with Corporations Act obligations, ASIC lodgements and Annual Review reporting
• Draft high‑quality Board and Committee papers for the Board, ARC, PRC and Nominations Committee
• Lead development and continuous improvement of Board frameworks, policies and governance processes
• Act as the Board’s delegate for management of AFCA’s member base, including approvals, compliance, expulsions and lifecycle management
• Own and oversee membership fulfilment and servicing workflows, from applications through to cessations
• Provide senior advice to Executives, Ombudsmen and leaders on matters impacting AFCA members
• Sponsor and oversee projects responding to regulatory change and evolving membership requirements
• Manage governance‑related risk and external reporting to regulators and government bodies
• Serve as business owner for membership systems and governance processes in organisational projects