Deputy Corporate Secretary

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

The Deputy Corporate Secretary provides company secretarial, corporate governance advice and services to the South East Water Board, its Committees and subsidiary Boards to ensure that their statutory obligations and other regulatory requirements are satisfied.

You will partner directly with the Managing Director, Executives and their teams to provide advice on corporate governance requirements and ensure alignment with contemporary best practice.

Reporting to the Corporate Secretary, you will deputise for them in their absence, with administrative support for the secretariat provided by the Legal and Secretariat Coordinator.

Day to day, you may undertake the following activities:

• Board and Committee planning, including development of the annual meeting calendar, board and committee compliance work plans
• Manage the end-to-end meeting process, including agenda development, thorough paper reviews, pack issue and minute production
• Disseminate information from Board and Committee meetings to Executives, their Executive Officers and other relevant personnel
• Review Board and Committee charters, policies, frameworks and other artefacts to ensure they are compliant and fit for purpose, developing new artefacts as necessary
• Prepare papers for the Board, Committees, Managing Director, Executive Team
• Coordinate the delivery of annual Director declarations – Related Parties, Declarations of Private Interests (DOPI) and Ordinary Returns
• Coordinate compliance reporting to external regulatory bodies and government stakeholders

Who are you?

The preferred candidate will hold previous experience in a similar role within the Victorian Public Service or comparably regulated environment, along with the following skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated understanding of corporate governance legislation, principles and good practice and experience with applying these in practice
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory corporate governance requirements relevant to Victorian public entities
• Experience in the development of Board evaluation and development programs, corporate governance policies, charters and frameworks
• Outstanding written communication skills, including the preparation of minutes, papers, briefs, correspondence and presentation materials
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including presenting to small and large groups
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to build strong constructive relationships with Directors, Executives and across the organisation

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years and a 2026 Finalist in the Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards ‘Flexible Working’ category.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities.   As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing. 
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room and an onsite cafe.
• Limited free onsite and offsite car parking available, as well as pay-as-you-go parking options nearby.
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.  

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday, 12th of April! 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

 
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

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