Corporate Secretarial Officer

About the role

Grant Thornton Australia is looking for a Corporate Secretarial Officer to join its Private Enterprise (PVE) National Corporate Secretarial team. You will act as a subject matter expert on corporate secretarial matters, delivering consistent, high-quality compliance, governance and company administration services while ensuring statutory requirements are met with stakeholders. The role is based in the Adelaide office, with hybrid and flexible working.

Key responsibilities

• Support the PVE team with day-to-day issues and technical queries on corporate secretarial work
• Track and manage ASIC lodgements and follow up clients so lodgement due dates are met
• Draft documentation for company changes such as directors / proprietors, addresses, share issue and transfer, company name and address changes, and deregistration or cessation
• Handle company registration, establishment of discretionary and unit trusts, and annual company statements and ASIC invoices
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including ASIC, clients and national teams
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Corporations Act and ASIC requirements
• Help coach and train other team members and contribute to continuous improvement

Required profile

• Strong technical understanding of the Corporations Act and ASIC requirements
• Significant experience in a corporate secretarial, corporate governance or compliance role (professional services experience highly regarded)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Corporations Act and ASIC requirements
• Desirable: experience with corporate secretarial software such as CAS360

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working, with Recharge Time to support work-life balance
• Work from home balance with collaborative team connection days
• Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave and paid secondary carers' leave
• Fully funded gym membership and health insurance discounts