Assistant Company Secretary

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Assistant Company Secretary to join the Centennial team and support the company secretariat and corporate governance matters. 

This opportunity supports the Executive General Counsel & Company Secretary to provide all company secretarial services to the Centennial group and is responsible for providing high level company secretariat support and corporate governance compliance to the Executive General Counsel & Company Secretary, the CEO and the Board. 

Reporting to the Executive General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will be responsible for

•    Coordinating Board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas and ensuring timely preparation and distribution of Board and committee papers
•    Maintain the Board calendar and manage meeting logistics
•    Maintain statutory registers and corporate records and ensure timely regulatory filings (including ASIC lodgements and annual company returns) for the Centennial group
•    Ensure compliance with the Corporations Act and other relevant legislation so far as it applies to company secretarial and corporate governance
•    Review and update Board and Committee Charters and other key governance policies
•    Assist with document execution process and maintain accurate corporate records, including the corporate structure chart

Centennial is offering

•    Permanent part-time position (0.5 FTE)
•    Attractive salary package
•    Career development and training opportunities
•    Salary sacrifice options
•    Corporate Health Insurance discounts

Suitable candidates will have

•    Postgraduate experience in governance qualification preferred (Governance Institute of Australia or similar)
•    Tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce or other relevant qualification, preferred
•    Demonstrated experience in a company secretarial role at large private company or listed company
•    Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act 2001, ASIC regulatory requirements and corporate governance principles
•    Proven experience in supporting executives and senior leadership groups
•    Previous experience with Board paper portals (eg Diligent Boards) is preferred
•    Discretion and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information
•    Ability to work autonomously, as well as with others as an effective team member, and the ability to manage various internal stakeholders
•    Experience in the mining or energy and resources industries will be highly regarded

About Centennial

Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.

We employ over 1,600 highly skilled employees across our operations and are New South Wales leading supplier of coal-fired energy. 

Centennial is the heart of innovation, technology, and sustainability, offering a career that is both challenging and rewarding.

How to apply

Applications should include both a current resume and cover letter.

Applications close – Sunday 25th May 2025