Executive Assistant

Location: Victoria
Job type: Contracting
Salary: Negotiable
Contact name: Lucy McDonald

Contact email: Lucy.McDonald@accountability.com.au
Job ref: BBBH247329_1615614784
Published: about 3 years ago
Startdate: ASAP

A boutique leading search firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join them on a 9-month maternity leave contract with possibility of extension. This role entails a high level of project administration therefore it would be ideal for the right candidate to have previous Executive Assistant or Team Assistant experience in an Executive Search firm.

The role:

  • Supporting a small team of search partners in their day to day activities
  • Travel and minor dairy arrangements
  • High amount of project support through various conflicting and demanding projects
  • High level formatting of documents
  • Corresponding with a range of senior external stakeholders
  • Events organisation
  • Ad-hoc administration

The right candidate:

  • Will have previous experience in an Executive or Team Assistant role within Executive Search
  • Will have an extremely accurate eye for detail
  • Have high level formatting skills including advanced word and powerpoint
  • Be well presented and able to communicate with Senior Executives
  • Be tech savvy and an expert in online portfolio management
  • Be able to use imitative and judgement to prioritise conflicting deadlines

The company:

  • Respected National Search Firm
  • Offering a 9-month maternity cover with possible extension
  • Flexible working with half in office/from home

We are looking for an experienced candidate that is able to hit the ground running. As a boutique firm, the processes are in place, but the candidate will also be required to use a lot of judgement and initiative and be able to make process improvement suggestions.

There is possible opportunity for extension on the contract, with forecasted growth within the team. The team itself, are supportive and friendly, and looking for someone who will share the same culture and values.