Assistant Company Secretary

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation delivering nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide reliable, on-demand energy and large-scale storage for generations to come.

Due to ongoing growth we are now looking to recruit a full time Assistant Company Secretary to join our team. Based in our Ultimo head office and reporting into our Company Secretary the role will be responsible for the following

• Act as company secretary of various subsidiary companies in the Transgrid Group as required.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders as a trusted advisor. 
• Actively contribute to team safety conversations and maintain Transgrid as a safe place to work. 
• Be a thought leader on governance matters across the Group. 
• Assist in managing the obligations of the Transgrid Group’s companies and their Directors under the Corporations Act and other relevant legislation.
• Take a lead role in executing key Corporate Secretariat projects from time to time.

About you

We’re looking for individuals who bring most or all of the following:

• This is an ideal role for a candidate hungry to grow in-role, gain experience and develop their skills. 
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business or law. 
• Specific governance qualifications are advantageous but not essential. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently
• At least two years’ experience in governance-related roles.  This may include:
  • A secretariat role, in listed or unlisted companies;
  • An in-house legal role (including candidates from private practice with secondment experience);
  • A finance role which has involved interactions with Boards or Board Committees;
  • A risk management role which has involved experience with Boards or Board Committees;
  • A high-level administrative role supporting senior executives or directors. 

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Applications are open from Dec 2nd to December 30th- Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future! 

Our Values 

Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas