Unique opportunity to accelerate your development in a leading organisation This role is ideal for someone who is early in their career Ability to support the corporate governance activities of a ASX10 listed company Flexible and supportive work environment Full-time permanent position based in Perth CBD About the team At Wesfarmers, our Company Secretariat team is responsible for ensuring the effective governance and corporate statutory compliance of the Wesfarmers Group entities, including: Corporate governance, compliance and reporting; Supporting the effective and efficient functioning of Boards and Committees for our businesses; and Shareholder and Investor services. What you’ll do In this role, you will provide administrative and secretarial support to our Assistant Company Secretaries and the wider team, assisting the team to ensure compliance with relevant statutory obligations and requirements. Key responsibilities include: Prepare high quality documents, including board and committee meeting agendas, board papers, minute templates and reviewing and formatting minutes Manage shareholder enquires and other general correspondence Provide general support in relation to the Annual and Half-year results, Annual General Meeting and management of Wesfarmers Share Registry Assist with lodging announcements with the ASX Coordinate compliance training Diary management, organising meetings and coordination of post meeting actions, travel arrangements and other general administration What you’ll need At least 2 years’ experience in providing administrative support within a corporate environment A positive attitude with a passion for ongoing learning and improving processes Well-developed written and verbal communication skills High level of attention to detail Strong time management and organisational skills Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a team A high level of confidentiality and integrity Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite Nice to haves Experience in a legal or professional services environment Experience in using a document management system (NetDocuments or similar) Internal position title: Coordinator, Company Secretariat About Wesfarmers As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. Wesfarmers’ achievements are deeply rooted in the desire to continually reinvent ourselves for the brands we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, Priceline and the Catch marketplace. Wesfarmers also operates the OnePass membership program that supports each of our retail businesses. Our work doesn’t stop there, we also operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we’re currently developing an integrated lithium project, including mine, concentrator and refinery. Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives. It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group’s reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost capital. To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working. Our culture We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another. We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment. This means promoting the development of our people and fostering a sense of belonging irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Next steps If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the ‘Apply’ button by Friday, 20 September 2024. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date. For brief enquiries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9327 4223. We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together. For more information, visit our website at https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/