Assistant Company Secretary

VicRoads RLS, founded in August 2022 by a consortium of Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, Macquarie Asset Management, and the Victorian State Government, operates under a long term concession deed issued by the State Government. This strategic 40-year partnership is transforming VicRoads RLS into a more commercial, customer-centric, product led and digitally advanced organisation. Our purpose to ‘make services seamless and support safer networks for our communities’ drives our commitment to ensuring our customers get what they need, when they need it.   

Our organisational values steer our actions, decisions and behaviours as we progress on our path of transformation.  

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfil regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety 

• Annual Salary Range: $92,332 - $104,762
• Employment Type: Full Time / Ongoing  
• Usual Work Location: 180 Lonsdale Street/ Work from home (flexible working arrangement)

About the Opportunity

The Assistant Company Secretary will support the Company Secretary with uplift and continuous improvement in the effectiveness of Board and Committee reporting. You will further support the Company Secretary to ensure the VicRoads companies meet their corporate compliance and reporting requirements and contribute to corporate, secretariate and executive support to the Board and Senior management.  In addition, you will support the Company Secretary in ensuring the reporting requirements for the organisations’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy are met. 

About you

The skills and experience required in the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Experience as an assistant Company Secretary, Board Secretary, legal support officer or similar profession.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills and the ability to collaborate at all levels including liaising with Board members.
• Sound understanding of compliance and governance principles, corporations law, reporting requirements and compliance systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in governance, law or a related discipline.

Culture:

To attract, retain and develop talented people, we provide genuine flexibility, a culture that supports people to be their best and on top of that - great opportunities for career development. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are proud our workforce reflects the community we serve.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working arrangements and family friendly practices

How to Apply

Please submit your application via the “Apply” button. Applications should include a resume and a brief covering letter. Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 6th February 2025.

For a copy of the Position Description please email talentacquisition@vicroads.com.au

Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.

Please note: This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, or a further dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or an acute medical illness.

Failure to comply with this condition of employment may impact your eligibility for employment in this position with Vic Roads. VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence.