Why William Buck?

Over the last few years, William Buck has been on an exciting growth journey, and we aren’t stopping now!

As one of Australia's leading mid-tier Accounting firms, boasting over 100 Directors and 1000 team members across Australia and New Zealand – our legacy spans decades, and we've built a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and been awarded as ‘best workplace/employer’. 

We believe in "Changing Lives" through everything we do, and we want passionate individuals like you to join us on this journey, where you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful and exciting work on your personalised career trajectory.

Your new role:

As our business in NSW continues to thrive, we’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Corporate Secretary to join our team.  Working with our Corporate Secretary, you will be able to showcase your existing skills and knowledge, whilst learning something new every day.

You will be responsible for:

• Responsible for ensuring William Buck is in compliance with corporate policy, the Corporations Act and ASIC requirements and providing guidance to the business on corporate governance matters.
• Maintain an appropriate corporate governance framework, including reviewing corporate governance policies, procedures practices, related processes and projects.
• Scheduling, coordinating, and conducting relevant board meetings including drafting and distributing meeting papers, meeting minutes and resolutions.
• Maintaining and updating corporate records (including internal filing and document management) such as registers of members, share ledgers, directors and officers, authorised signatories etc, signed meeting minutes and resolutions.

• Incorporation of new entities and deregistration of dormant companies.

• Reviewing key internal governance policies and guidelines and recommending appropriate changes for consideration by the relevant board or committee.

We have big goals, and we’re on the lookout for an individual who brings fresh, innovative ideas to help us achieve them.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have a breadth of experience in corporate governance together with:

• Senior Company Secretary with 10 years + experience
• Governance Institute of Australia qualification as a Company Secretary and/or Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce or Law or equivalent experience
• Detailed understanding of the Corporations Act, corporate governance principles and their practical application
• Experience within a Professional Services firm
• Self-motivated, very well organised, and strong on attention to detail
• Proactive, questioning disposition and can initiate new ideas to add positive value to the team and firm
• Great team player
• Collaborative and knowledgeable manager who is keen to share their knowledge with our Company Secretary
• Sufficient maturity to deal with senior business stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Australian citizen or permanent resident

 
Benefits awaiting you upon your arrival:

• Salary Continuance Insurance for all employees
• Genuine career development opportunities
• Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Access to an In-house psychologist - for personal, professional or career coaching discussions
• Bi-Monthly Colleague Lunch
• Dress for your day
• Social Club events
• Cutting-edge childcare support for eligible employees
• Run Club and more!

By joining our team, you'll have an opportunity to play a significant role in driving the continued success of the broader William Buck NSW business.