Company Secretary, Funds (Part-Time position)

Together, we can do great things.

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $36.6 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

Come join us.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced Company Secretary, Funds (part-time) to join our high performing Governance team within Legal, Risk, Governance and Compliance.

Reporting to the Head of Governance, you will be appointed as statutory Company Secretary for GPT Funds Management Limited (GPTFM) and play a critical role in supporting the GPTFM Board, its Committees and Wholesale Fund Investor Representation Committees.

This role is critical in providing trusted advice on corporate governance, statutory obligations and best practice within a complex funds management environment. You will work closely with the Board, Executive team and internal stakeholders to ensure governance frameworks remain robust, contemporary and aligned to regulatory requirements.

If you are a values-led governance professional, ideally with funds management experience and the confidence to operate at Board level, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Provide company secretarial and governance advice to the GPTFM Board, Board Committees and Investor Representation Committees.
• Manage end-to-end Board and Committee processes including annual calendars, agendas, papers, minutes and meeting logistics.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and constitutional obligations.
• Maintain and review governance documentation, including Board and Committee Charters and related policies.
• Support the preparation and delivery of Wholesale Fund AGMs, including Notices of Meeting, Explanatory Memoranda and Chairman scripts.
• Advise on related party transactions, conflicts management and broader funds management governance matters.
• Lead annual Board performance review processes.
• Partner with Legal, Risk and Compliance teams to ensure alignment across governance and regulatory requirements.
• Support Non-executive Director recruitment, induction and ongoing governance effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement across governance processes, systems and documentation.
• Manage investor complaints in collaboration with Fund Operations and Investor Relations.
• Contribute to strategic projects across the Governance team and broader business.

What makes you stand out

• Proven experience as a Company Secretary or in a senior governance role.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks and statutory obligations.
• Experience supporting Boards and Committees, including high-quality paper and minute drafting.
• Degree qualified in Law or Business; Governance Institute qualification preferred.
• Funds management or property sector experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent judgement and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused, with a contemporary approach to governance.

What makes us stand out

We value our people

• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 5th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
• Earned a gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
• Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Everyone counts

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds. 

Let’s get started

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!

Click on “Apply” to submit your application and take the next step towards joining a strategically driven, high-performing team!