Deputy Company Secretary
At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions
to our shared success. As we continue to advance this nationally significant
project, we are seeking a strategic and solutions-focused Deputy Company
Secretary to support and strengthen the integrity, operation, and
continuous improvement of our Company Secretariat function.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for an
experienced governance professional who thrives on ensuring robust corporate
governance, statutory compliance and high-quality decision support are
embedded into decision-making at all levels.
If you enjoy operating in complex, regulated environments
where you can influence governance excellence, strengthen organisational
capability, and support major infrastructure delivery, we want to hear from
you.
Your Role
As Deputy Company Secretary, you will play a critical
senior leadership role in supporting the General Counsel & Company
Secretary and ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of Marinus Link’s
company secretariat. You will oversee governance processes, statutory
obligations, and board and committee administration, providing confidence that
the organisation meets all corporate, shareholder and regulatory requirements.
You will act as a trusted delegate of the Company Secretary
when required, ensuring continuity of governance leadership and statutory
compliance across the organisation. In doing so, you will provide clear,
pragmatic governance advice to executives, board members, and project leaders
within a major government-owned infrastructure environment.
Please review the Position Description by visiting the
Candidate Information Pack: https://marinuslink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Deputy-Company-Secretary.pdf
Key Responsibilities:
• Company Secretariat Operations & Compliance –
Oversee the effective functioning of the company secretariat, including board
and committee processes, statutory registers, ASIC lodgements, corporate
records and governance documentation.
• Board & Committee Support – Coordinate high-quality board and
committee cycles, ensuring agendas, papers, minutes, and actions are accurate,
timely, and decision-ready.
• Governance Frameworks & Assurance – Support the maintenance and
continuous improvement of governance frameworks, delegations, policies and
assurance processes.
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance – Ensure compliance with the
Corporations Act, constitution, shareholder agreements and other relevant
legislative obligations.
• Risk & Governance Advice – Provide expert, risk-based governance
advice to executives and project leaders to support sound decision-making.
• Stakeholder & Adviser Management – Manage relationships with
external governance providers, auditors, regulators and board support service
providers.
• Continuous Improvement & Culture – Drive improvements in
governance practices, documentation quality and organisational governance
capability, while modelling the highest standards of integrity and
professionalism.
You’ll Need
You are a highly capable and detail-oriented governance
professional who excels in managing complexity, influencing senior
stakeholders, and ensuring high standards of corporate integrity. You thrive in
regulated, fast-paced environments and bring a strong sense of accountability
and judgement.
You’ll bring:
• Company Secretarial Expertise – Significant
experience in a company secretariat or senior governance role within a complex,
regulated or government-owned organisation
• Governance & Compliance Knowledge – Deep understanding of
corporate governance frameworks, statutory obligations and board processes
• Stakeholder Influence – Proven ability to work effectively with
executives, boards, and regulators, exercising discretion and sound judgement
• Technical Capability – Strong ability to manage corporate records,
governance systems, and compliance frameworks
• Commercial & Risk Acumen – Ability to assess governance risks and
provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice
• Leadership & Professionalism – High levels of integrity,
discretion, and professionalism, with experience managing third-party
governance providers
• Communication & Relationship Skills – Strong written and verbal
communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across
senior stakeholders
We Offer
At Marinus Link, we’re building a skilled project team
committed to delivering Australia’s renewable energy future. We offer:
• Flexible Working: This role can be based in
Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie. We promote and support flexible hybrid working.
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Access to wellbeing support, private
health insurance discounts, and gym rebates
• Career Growth: Exposure to a high-profile, nationally significant
infrastructure project with strong professional development opportunities
• Competitive Remuneration and Additional Leave: Market-competitive
salary package with tailored benefits and additional leave provisions
Next Steps
Ready to bring your governance expertise to a critical
energy infrastructure project? Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter
outlining your experience.
We are reviewing applications as they come in – applications
will remain open until Friday, 15 May 2026.
If you have questions before
applying, please contact Georgia at careers@marinuslink.com.au
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any adjustments or alternative communication
methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace
where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing
that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver
Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from
individuals of all backgrounds and communities.
MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY
FUTURE
Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector
between Tasmania and Victoria, recognised as a nationally significant
infrastructure project. It will support emissions reduction targets, create
thousands of jobs, and secure Australia’s renewable energy future.
