- 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
