AddressOur client is a global specialty pharmaceutical group dedicated to developing and commercialising healthcare solutions for patients with critical conditions and the general population. With a focus on cutting-edge science and a commitment to improving people's lives, our client is at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chair and Chief Executive Officer (both based overseas), as Company Secretary you will be responsible for facilitating the company’s corporate governance processes and hold primary responsibility for ensuring that board processes run efficiently and effectively.
Note: The role will be available as either a full time permanent opportunity, or a permanent part time opportunity (3 days P/W).
KEY RESPONISBILTIES
- Fulfil the legal obligations, duties and responsibilities as an officer of the organisation as required by the Corporations Act;
- Advise the Board of Directors on good practice in corporate governance is of utmost importance;
- Promote the compliance framework to safeguard the integrity of the organisation;
- Counsel the Board on Standards of ethical and corporate behaviour;
- Manage Board performance review and continuous improvement processes, including preparing and/or circulating of Board and Committee papers, agendas, minutes, discussion papers, proposals for the Board and its committees;
- Understand and ensure that the company complies with its statutory obligations, ensuring requirements of ASIC and other financial regulators are met, including continuous disclosure and associated ASX lodgements;
- Manage director recruitment, background checks, induction and maintenance of the Governance framework documents.
- Possess a Graduate diploma of Applied Corporate Governance, as well as tertiary qualifications in law or other business related discipline;
- Have at least 5 years’ prior Company Secretary experience in an ASX-listed company;
- Experience within Biotech/pharma is desirable, but not essential, however ASX Co. Sec experience is non negotiable;
- Knowledge of Company Secretary practices, Corporations Law, ASX listing Rules and the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations;
- High level of personal integrity and ethical behaviour
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Strong written and communication skills.
Additional information
- Global ASX-Listed Pharmaceutical Company
- Permanent, Part Time Position - 3 or 4 days P/W
- Salary C.$200k. Pro Rata
