Part-time opportunity
Supportive team environment
CBD location with flexible hybrid working.
About us.
A unique life requires a unique bank.
Defence Bank is a member-owned bank that has been proudly serving the Defence Community for 50 years. With 26 branches across Australia and our award-winning app, Defence Bank is where our members need us – anywhere, anytime.
The bank provides financial products and services to the Australian Defence Force and its unique community, reinvesting profits for the benefit of our members. We are a leader in our sector and our people led, technology enabled environment, celebrates the individual talents, personalities, interests and needs of our people.
Winner of the Best Reward & Recognition program 2024 and a finalist for Employer of Choice 2024, it is not only our employees who think our bank is truly one of the best places to work.
Description:
The opportunity.
Reporting to the Company Secretary, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Company Secretary to join our Finance team on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about supporting purpose-driven leadership and ensuring the highest standards of corporate compliance and Board effectiveness.
Your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Board & Committee Administration Support
Regulatory Compliance & Governance Assistance
Statutory Filings & Registers Support
Policy Development & Technical Support
Board Support & Advice Assistance
AGM Management Support
Nominations & Elections Process Support
Board Succession and Skills Matrix Assistance
Board CPD Support
Director Appointments & Inductions Support
F&P Process and Policy Support
Board Conflict of Interest Process Support
Skills and Experiences:
About you.
Demonstrated experience in a governance, legal, or company secretarial role—ideally within financial services or banking.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
Impeccable attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
Sound knowledge of the Corporations Act, APRA Prudential Standards and best governance practices (including the ASX’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations)
Membership with the Governance Institute of Australia (or working towards) is highly regarded.
We count on you. And you can count on us.
We have a great range of employee benefits including:
Savings and discounts across our range of products and services.
Innovative Work-Life fit program
A generous annual corporate wardrobe allowance.
Access to our internal "reward and recognition" platform - vouchers, discounts, e-cards and much more!
We have a great range of employee benefits including:
Savings and discounts across our range of products and services.
Additional days of paid leave await a successful candidate.
A generous annual corporate wardrobe allowance.
Access to our internal "reward and recognition" platform - vouchers, discounts, e-cards and much more!
Interested? We'd like to hear from you. Click to apply.
Defence Bank is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and seek to have a team that reflects our diverse community. We encourage anyone interested in our role and a career at Defence Bank to apply.
All successful candidates will be required to complete employment checks prior to an offer of employment.
Whilst we value and appreciate the time and effort you made to apply for this position, only short-listed applicants with Australian Working Rights will be contacted to discuss their application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close at any time once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.
Please also note that applications sent directly to our recruitment inbox will not be reviewed or responded to. Only applications submitted via our job advertisement will be considered.
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