Deputy Group Company Secretary

About the role

Metcash is looking for a Deputy Group Company Secretary to act as the trusted second-in-command to the Group Company Secretary and partner across the full breadth of the Company Secretariat function. The role works with senior leaders, Boards and Committees to strengthen governance, support strategic initiatives and deliver practical, commercial solutions across a large and complex group.

Key responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Group Company Secretary on all aspects of the Company Secretariat function.
• Lead subsidiary governance across the Metcash Group, including entity governance, statutory compliance, corporate records and governance frameworks.
• Support Board and Committee meetings through high-quality papers, resolutions and minutes.
• Provide practical governance advice to senior leaders.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructures and other strategic corporate initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across governance frameworks, systems and processes.
• Coach and support junior Company Secretariat team members.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in Company Secretariat, Corporate Governance or Corporate Legal functions.
• Experience supporting listed companies or large, complex corporate groups.
• Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act, ASIC requirements and ASX governance obligations.
• Confidence engaging with Boards, Committees, executives and external advisers.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying governance risks and improving processes.

Required skills

• Expertise in subsidiary governance, statutory compliance and corporate record management.
• Experience with governance systems such as Diligent and CAS360 is highly regarded.

What we offer

• Permanent part-time position (4 days per week) with hybrid working arrangements.
• Additional leave benefits available.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• A values-led workplace recognised for inclusion, mental health and pay equity.