Assistant Company Secretary

Company description:

There's never been a better time to be in energy. And there's never been a more exciting time to be at Endeavour Energy.

More than 2.7 million people across New South Wales rely on us every day for the supply of safe and reliable power to their homes and businesses. We employ more than 1,700 people across our catchment, making us one of the largest employers in Sydney's Greater West.

We need talented people who care about one another and the work they do. Why? Because we're one of Australia's fastest growing networks, connecting 20,000 new customers each year, including the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. And when we power together, we go further, faster; towards a smarter, more sustainable future for us all.

Job description:

FIXED TERM - 12 Months Pat leave cover

In this position, you will support the operation of the Endeavour Energy Board in the administration of Board and Board Committee functions and provide high-quality administrative services to the Deputy Company Secretary and Company Secretary to facilitate accurate and timely reporting to the Boards and their Committees as well as lodgment of relevant corporate documents. Key Accountabilities

• The role reports to the Deputy Company Secretary and involves regular liaison with Board Members, Committee Chairs, the Executive and key stakeholders (internal and external).
• Facilitating the end-to-end Board and Board Committee meeting processes to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Board and Committees, including coordination of agendas and meetings, the drafting, collating and circulation of papers, minute taking, management of actions, and compliance with governing documents.
• Maintain the meeting calendars and planners to ensure that key tasks are delivered on time.
• Maintain the various Registers and Secretariat records, and support the preparation and lodgement of corporate documents and reporting.
• Maintain the processes and templates for Board submissions.
• Management of the electronic platform (Diligent) and the collation and publication of papers.

• You will have demonstrated company secretarial and governance experience, and knowledge of company secretarial practices.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a busy Secretariat environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in law, governance or other business-related discipline preferred.
• High level of skill in the use of IT applications, including the Diligent Board portal, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills (written and verbal) with a high level of attention to detail.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (highly desirable)