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Head of Governance & Company Secretariat

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Permanent placement
250000 - 300000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">The CompanyLead a high-performing governance practice advising ASX-listed organisations across Australia.An established professional services organisation is seeking a senior corporate governance leader to drive the growth and success of its governance and company secretariat offering. This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, business development and hands-on company secretarial expertise within a highly respected national team.Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead a team of governance professionals while acting as a trusted adviser to boards, executives and listed company stakeholders.The OpportunityAs the Head of Governance & Company Secretariat, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance and continued growth of a specialist governance practice.You will lead a team delivering high-quality company secretarial and governance services to a portfolio of listed organisations, while also maintaining direct involvement with key client relationships and complex governance matters.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and grow a specialist governance and company secretariat practice across Australia.</li><li>Develop new business opportunities and strengthen referral networks across legal, accounting and advisory channels.</li><li>Advise boards and senior executives on corporate governance and regulatory obligations.</li><li>Oversee continuous disclosure requirements and governance matters relating to ASX-listed entities.</li><li>Attend board and committee meetings and prepare high-quality minutes, resolutions and governance documentation.</li><li>Support annual general meetings, board processes and shareholder engagement activities.</li><li>Drive operational excellence, process improvement and technology adoption across the practice.</li><li>Manage financial performance, budgeting, forecasting and commercial outcomes.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of governance professionals.</li></ul>About YouTo be successful in this role, you will bring:<ul><li>Extensive experience as a Company Secretary, Senior Company Secretary or corporate governance adviser supporting listed entities.</li><li>Deep knowledge of ASX Listing Rules, the Corporations Act and Australian corporate governance frameworks.</li><li>Significant experience advising boards, board committees and executive leadership teams.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with exposure to business development, client relationship management and practice growth.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>A strategic mindset combined with a practical, hands-on approach.</li><li>Relevant qualifications in Law, Commerce, Governance or a related discipline.</li><li>Governance Institute of Australia membership or equivalent professional accreditation will be highly regarded.</li></ul> Why Apply?<ul><li>Senior leadership position with significant influence and visibility.</li><li>Opportunity to lead and shape a growing national governance practice.</li><li>Exposure to a premium client base, including listed and complex organisations.</li><li>Collaborative, supportive and high-performing culture.</li><li>Ability to influence strategy, innovation and service delivery.</li><li>Competitive executive remuneration package.</li></ul>Next StepsIf you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please submit your resume via the Apply button.Your application will be assessed within 3 working days. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Reference Number:60350-0013518397This is a hybrid position. </td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLktpbmdzdG9uLjAxODAyLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-02T05:54:38Z

HR Business Partner

West Perth, Western Australia
remote
Contract/Temporary
55 - 60 AUD / Hourly
The CompanyOur client is a respected member-based organisation with a strong commitment to advocacy, representation and public impact. Driven by clear values and a people-first culture, the organisation plays an important role in protecting professional and industrial interests while championing outcomes that benefit the broader community.The RoleAn exciting opportunity exists for an experienced HR Business Partner to join the organisation in a key role supporting senior leadership and delivering both strategic and operational HR initiatives.Working closely with the General Secretary, you will provide trusted HR advice across a broad range of people matters while also playing a lead role in an important HR systems uplift. A core focus of the position will be supporting the implementation of a new HRIS, helping to improve processes, reporting capability and overall people operations.In addition, this role will play an important part in supporting the sourcing and permanent recruitment process for the position, ensuring a smooth transition and strong long-term appointment outcome.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Partnering with the General Secretary and leadership team on strategic and day-to-day HR matters</li><li>Supporting the implementation of a new HRIS, including process review, stakeholder engagement and change support</li><li>Providing advice across employee relations, performance, policy and workforce matters</li><li>Assisting with recruitment activity, including sourcing and coordination for the permanent appointment of the role</li><li>Contributing to broader people and culture initiatives that support organisational capability and employee experience</li><li>Helping drive best practice HR processes, compliance and continuous improvement</li></ul>This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic partnership with hands-on delivery, particularly in environments undergoing change and transformation.Your ProfileYou are an experienced HR professional with strong business partnering capability and a practical, solutions-focused approach. You are comfortable operating in a values-led environment and bring the credibility to work closely with senior stakeholders on both sensitive and high-impact people matters.You will ideally bring:<ul><li>Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or senior generalist role</li><li>Demonstrated involvement in HRIS implementation or significant HR systems improvement projects</li><li>Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams, ideally including complex stakeholder environments</li><li>Strong recruitment capability, including sourcing and supporting permanent hiring processes</li><li>Sound knowledge of employee relations, policy, performance management and general HR best practice</li><li>Excellent communication, judgement and relationship-building skills</li><li>A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage both strategic priorities and operational detail</li></ul>Candidates with experience in member-based, not-for-profit, education, advocacy or industrial relations environments will be highly regarded. Reference Number: (60090-0013515655) This is an on-site position. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWFkZGlzb24ubWF0dGhld3MuOTk1NjAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-29T04:00:41Z

Financial Controller | Private Family Office

Richmond, Victoria
remote
Permanent placement
180000 - 200000 AUD / Yearly
The CompanyOur client is a highly sophisticated Private Family Office managing a diverse portfolio of global assets, private market investments, and complex trust structures. Operating with a lean, high-performing team, they maintain an agile, collaborative environment where every team member plays a direct role in protecting and growing their investment portfolio. They pride themselves on best-practice governance, precise operational execution, and maintaining high standards across all counterparty and regulatory relationships. This is a supportive, team-first environment with an extraordinary sense of collaboration and connectedness. The RoleWe are seeking an autonomous, detail-driven Financial Controller to take end-to-end ownership of our compliance, audit, counterparty management, and private market investment operations.The Financial Controller will maintain active oversight and a complete operational grasp of the financial from compliance, investment performance and financial reporting. This role requires a pragmatic professional who can comfortably navigate high-skilled technical governance, tax, and legal frameworks while staying hands-on with operational execution across a lean team.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Governance, Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Lead external and internal audit functions; update and enforce internal policies; manage insurance renewals and corporate secretarial tasks; oversee ASIC, ATO, and CAR (AFSL) compliance; liaise with local/offshore tax advisor on returns and foreign hybrid elections; and oversee BAS, FBT, and payroll tax compliance.</li><li>Private Market Operations: Direct the complete subscription process (including legal/tax reviews of fund docs and KYC requirements); prepare Trustee management recommendation letters; process and reconcile capital calls, distributions, and private market trade settlements; and review investment valuations.</li><li>Counterparty Management: Act as the primary liaison for fund managers, service providers, and trustees; manage on boarding documentation; and conduct ongoing trustee service reviews.</li><li>Financial Oversight & Operations: Maintain full visibility across weekly and monthly financial, performance, and cash flow reports; oversee property management filings; and manage supplier invoices and payment approvals.</li></ul> About You<ul><li>Cultural Anchor & Team Player: You bring low ego, high integrity, and a genuinely supportive, positive attitude to the workplace. In a lean team, culture is everything. You actively foster a collaborative, trust-based environment where communication is transparent and people back each other up.</li><li>Autonomous & Self-Directed: You operate with a true "ownership mindset." You don't wait for instructions; you identify what needs to be done, take full accountability from start to finish, and run with it independently.</li><li>Process Innovator: You naturally look for ways to optimise, streamline, and strengthen existing workflows - whether that's sharpening internal governance frameworks, refining private market subscription processes, or automating monitoring procedures.</li><li>Technical Versatility & Accounting Acumen: Hold relevant tertiary qualifications (CA/CPA, Finance, Law, or Governance qualifications highly regarded) with experience across family offices, wealth management, fund administration, or private client practice. You have a solid grasp of financial reporting, tax concepts, and private market deal structures-able to thoroughly interrogate numbers and documentation without needing to build the core management accounts yourself.</li><li>Pragmatic Adaptability: High agility to comfortably bridge high-level technical governance, legal reviews, and strategic tax liaisons with hands-on, operational execution. No task is "too big or too small."</li></ul> This is a rare, high-autonomy opportunity to step into an impactful Financial Controller Role in a close-knit and high performing Family Office environment.Reference: 06810-0013512983JM By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjcXVpLm1hbm9sb3BvdWxvcy4yMzYxNi4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-24T00:16:55Z

Workplace Experience | Executive Support | Temp role

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Contract/Temporary
38 - 42 AUD / Hourly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">Company: This business is a professional services firm with a dynamic offering to their clients. They are passionate about a professional and welcoming environment for their clients and staff, managed by this role and their internal office support team. Duties and responsibilities: <ul><li>Oversee day to day operations and workplace experience of a high performing office, ensuring the office is professional, organised and running smoothly.</li><li>Act as the first point of contact for employees, clients, visitors and senior stakeholders, providing a high level of service and hospitality.</li><li>Run the reception desk and front of house operations, including visitor management, incoming calls, deliveries and general enquiries.</li><li>Coordinate meeting rooms and shared spaces, ensuring rooms are fully prepared and presented to a high standard for internal and external meetings.</li><li>Provide executive and administrative support including diary and calendar management, scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments and managing competing priorities.</li><li>Support 2-3 senior stakeholders with meeting coordination, travel arrangements, correspondence, preparation of documents and general administrative requirements as needed.</li><li>Act as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholders, proactively anticipating administrative and workplace needs and ensuring requirements are managed efficiently.</li><li>Manage catering, food and beverage, and office supplies, including ordering, stock management and coordinating regular team lunches and events.</li><li>Coordinate and support internal events, client functions, team activities and office initiatives, managing logistics, suppliers and set-up.</li><li>Work closely with stakeholders and senior leadership to support with administration where needed.</li><li>Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail, particularly when supporting senior executives, VIP clients and external stakeholders.</li></ul> About you: To be successful in this role, you will have:<ul><li>3 to 5+ years' experience in workplace coordination, office management, corporate reception, or a similar role.</li><li>Previous experience providing executive support, including diary/calendar management, meeting coordination, travel booking and administrative support.</li><li>Proven ability to manage the day to day operations of a corporate workplace and confidently take ownership of multiple priorities.</li><li>Confident communicator who can build positive relationships with senior executives, EAs, employees, clients and external stakeholders.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.</li><li>Experience coordinating meeting rooms, catering, events, office supplies and workplace services.</li><li>Strong vendor and supplier management skills, with confidence coordinating external providers and resolving issues proactively.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and remain calm in a fast paced environment.</li><li>Proactive and hands on approach- someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting involved.</li><li>Ability to work fully onsite, Monday to Friday, and be a visible and engaged presence in the Sydney office.</li><li>Experience supporting a high volume or high demand office environment would be highly regarded.</li></ul> What's on offer: <ul><li>Potential for the role to extend</li><li>Friendly team and generous in office benefits</li></ul> Reference Number: <a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT000008Ebvx">06800-0013514739</a>This is an in office position.</td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a2ltYmVybGV5LmxhbmdldmFkLjExMjg4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-29T06:47:30Z

Executive Officer - Contract to Permanent

Sydney CBD, New South Wales
remote
Contract/Temporary
100000 - 110000 AUD / Yearly
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507">Company: Join a not-for-profit organisation making a positive impact across the community. This is an exciting opportunity to support senior leadership and contribute to the effective operations of a purpose-led organisation. With a collaborative working environment and a strong focus on operational excellence, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution while supporting the organisation's ongoing growth and strategic objectives. Duties and responsibilities: <ul><li>Provide high-level executive support to two executives, including diary management, correspondence, scheduling, travel and meeting coordination.</li><li>Coordinate Board and governance activities, including preparation of agendas, Board papers, minutes, reports and presentations.</li><li>Track strategic priorities, key projects and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met and communication remains clear across the organisation.</li><li>Support corporate governance, policy development, review and implementation, risk register management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Prepare organisational performance reports, conduct research and support strategic planning and decision-making.</li><li>Oversee corporate and financial administration, including budgeting, expense reporting, payroll, invoicing, purchasing, reconciliations and liaison with external accountants.</li><li>Coordinate special projects, change management initiatives, business development and operational improvement activities.</li><li>Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, Board members, service providers, contractors, volunteers and organisational supporters.</li><li>Support workplace operations, employee engagement, leadership development and the coordination of the volunteer program.</li><li>Assist with communications, marketing, social media, events and conferences, maintaining a professional and welcoming corporate environment.</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.</li></ul> About you: To be successful in this role, you will have:<ul><li>Proven Executive Officer or Executive Assistance experience supporting senior executives and boards in governance, corporate and financial operations, project coordination and coordination of meetings and events.</li><li>Strong financial reporting and budgeting experience with excel and MS suite proficiency.</li><li>Experience in project management and project coordination</li><li>Highly organised, proactive and solutions focused, with a willingness to help out across the business where needed.</li></ul> What's on offer: <ul><li>Potential for the role to extend or become permanent </li><li>Onsite parking </li></ul> Reference Number: 06800-0013502781This is an in office position.</td></tr></tbody></table>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a2ltYmVybGV5LmxhbmdldmFkLjcxNTA4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-24T03:30:23Z

Executive Assistant

Melbourne CBD, Victoria
remote
Contract/Temporary
55 - 65 AUD / Hourly
About the Company Our client is a fast paced and exciting organisation with national scope. Situated in the CBD they endorse a collaborative and intelligent workforce. They are looking for immediate temporary support for the CEO and ELT who can hit the ground running on a temp to perm engagement. About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Executive Assistant to partner with the CEO of an exciting organisation.Sitting at the heart of the business, this is more than a traditional diary-management role. You'll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, helping manage competing priorities, coordinate key initiatives and ensure actions move from discussion through to delivery. The role will include:<ul><li>Providing high-level, proactive support to the CEO</li><li>Managing a complex diary, meetings, travel and competing priorities</li><li>Coordinating Executive and Leadership Team meetings, agendas and actions</li><li>Preparing presentations, reports and executive communications</li><li>Tracking key business priorities and following up actions across the leadership team</li><li>Supporting strategic projects and broader business initiatives</li><li>Building strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes and keep the executive office running efficiently</li></ul> About you You'll be an opportunistic EA who has supported a CEO, Managing Director or senior executive within a fast-paced corporate environment. You're highly organised, commercially minded and confident working with senior stakeholders.Most importantly, you're proactive. You anticipate what's needed, bring structure to competing priorities and are comfortable operating with a high level of trust, discretion and autonomy. Also happy to be 5 days on site.This is an excellent opportunity for an EA looking to step into a highly visible role where you can genuinely influence how an executive team operates and contribute to the continued growth of the business.Apply now for a confidential discussion.Learn more about our Melbourne recruitment services: http://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-melbourne Job Reference No: 06810-0013506391CSBy clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hlbHNlYS5zcGFub3MuNTg5NjEuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-28T07:10:34Z

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