Deputy Corporate Secretary

• Perm. Full-time opportunity | Based in Footscray + WFH
• Work closely with Board, CEO and senior leaders on high‑impact governance matters
• Salary: $161,000 incl. superannuation

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity 

Support best practice governance at Greater Western Water as our Deputy Corporate Secretary.

Partnering with the Corporate Secretary, you will coordinate Board and Committee operations, including agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking, ensuring high-quality and timely outputs.

You’ll provide trusted advice to Directors, Executives and senior leaders on governance, integrity and compliance matters, while maintaining governance frameworks, registers and statutory obligations.

Acting as a key liaison across the Board and organisation, you will help enable transparent, accountable decision‑making and step into the Corporate Secretary role as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Committee processes including agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking
• Provide governance, integrity and compliance advice to Directors and senior stakeholders
• Manage Board communications, correspondence and governance records
• Maintain governance registers including conflicts of interest, declarations and statutory reporting
• Build strong relationships across the Board, Executive and key stakeholders, with opportunities to act as Corporate Secretary

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in a corporate governance or corporate secretariat role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including Board-level documentation
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to strict deadlines
• Sound knowledge of governance, compliance and confidentiality requirements
• Ability to influence and build effective relationships with senior stakeholders

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including but not limited to reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Thursday, 21 May 2026.