About Us
Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation. Our ability to deliver on this purpose will be dependent on our people.
As the energy sector rapidly evolves with electrification, renewables, and sustainability at the forefront, we are delivering innovative centralised energy solutions to meet the needs of modern communities.
About the role
The Assistant Company Secretary – Subsidiaries works with the Company Secretary to support and maintain a robust governance and company secretariat framework across EnergyAustralia’s group entities, joint ventures, shareholders, and management.
This is a max term contract covering parental leave August 2026 to mid October 2027 either full time hours or part time 4 days per week. Our Docklands-based hybrid working model includes office days on Tuesday and Thursday, with additional days required for scheduled Board meetings.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinating Subsidiary and Joint Venture Board and Committee activities and meetings.
- Preparation of Board and Committee papers, minutes and circulating resolutions.
- Maintaining corporate governance records and documents, ensuring consistency and best practice.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory, ASIC, licensing, and industry requirements, and communicate governance changes as needed.
- Managing subsidiary approvals, reporting, stakeholder relationships, and director inductions, including liaison with external providers.
About you
- Tertiary qualification, with a Diploma of Corporate Governance or equivalent company secretarial qualification.
- Proven company secretarial experience within a mid to large organisation, ideally within an ASX‑listed environment.
- Strong organisational capability with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at senior levels.
- Sound understanding of regulatory obligations and governance requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively within a small team and across a large organisation.
- Familiarity with online Board Portals (eg Diligent) and Corporate Secretarial Portals (eg CAS360) and any other web-based company secretarial and corporate records management solutions
If you are interested please apply now, applications close Thursday 4 June 2026
Why Us?
EnergyAustralia is a place where all employees are genuinely valued, supported, and free to be themselves — because we believe that’s when we’re at our best.
We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Employee discounts on electricity and gas, plus savings on major brands and products
- 20 weeks’ paid parental leave – completely gender-equal
- Energise Program – flexible working that’s team-centric, enabling teams to agree and succeed together
- Performance recognition and incentive programmes – tailored to different roles and teams to reward great work throughout the year
- Supportive leaders and a down-to-earth culture where you can be your authentic self