Company Secretary Specialist

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

We are seeking an experienced Company Secretarial Specialist to support the delivery of company secretarial compliance and governance activities across the Steelmaking Coal business. This role has a strong administrative and compliance focus, supporting a portfolio of unlisted Australian entities.  Additional to company secretarial compliance and governance, this role plays a key part in the management of our joint ventures.

Reporting to the Vice President – Legal & Sustainability and working closely with the broader Legal team, this role suits someone who is highly organised, meticulous and comfortable working in a routine-driven environment, while also being confident engaging with internal stakeholders and joint venture partners.

Key responsibilities

Company secretarial & governance compliance

• Deliver company secretarial compliance activities in line with regulatory and legal obligations and internal governance requirements
• Support the company secretaries for a range of Australian entities, including preparation of board and shareholder documentation, maintaining statutory registers and records, and managing lodgements
• Manage processes relating to director appointments, resignations and changes, ensuring timely and accurate execution
• Maintain governance calendars and ensure all routine and recurring compliance activities are completed accurately and on time
• Support, implement and maintain best-practice governance frameworks appropriate to the Steelmaking Coal business

Joint venture management

• Support the administration and governance requirements of Steelmaking Coal joint ventures
• Implement and manage processes to ensure compliance with joint venture obligations
• Act as a key interface with joint venture partners, fielding queries, coordinating responses and ensuring communications are accurate, appropriate and aligned with joint venture agreements
• Organise and coordinate joint venture management committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing meeting packs, circulating papers and distributing minutes and actions
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of joint venture agreement terms and provide assistance to the business in obtaining necessary joint venture approvals

You are a detail-oriented governance or legal professional who values structure, accuracy and follow‑through. You enjoy work that is process-driven and take pride in keeping complex compliance obligations running smoothly.

• Proven experience in a company secretarial, governance or junior legal role
• Sound understanding of Australian company law and governance requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to deal professionally with senior internal stakeholders and external joint venture partners
• A methodical, organised approach with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage routine workflows while responding to periods of increased activity driven by joint venture demands
• Relevant tertiary qualification in law, business or governance (or equivalent practical experience)
• Governance Institute of Australia certification or membership (or progress toward) will be viewed favourably

• Permanent full-time role
• Centrally located in our Brisbane CBD Corporate Office, close to train, bus and ferry connections
• Competitive salary + 12% superannuation
• Flexible working including WFH and 9 day fortnight
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Annual incentive program

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time. 

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE 

3 May 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.