We are delighted to partner with our client, a Private Investment Group with diverse interests. We are seeking a highly motivated Executive Assistant with extensive experience to support the Chairman, recognised as an outstanding and accomplished businessman/entrepreneur. This role will also provide PA support to the Chairman and his family. To be successful in this role you will be a seasoned professional with a high level of initiative, diplomacy and excellent communication skills who enjoys dealing with all levels of staff and external parties.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Diary management – extensive and complex inbox, communications and management ensuring all incoming correspondence, emails and files are addressed
- Maintain a functional filing system
- Reconciliation and claiming of travel expenses, credit card administration, oversight & reconciliation
- Collation of board papers in a timely manner
- Complex personal and business financial management and liaising with the CFO
- Arrange extensive domestic and international travel and accommodation including coordination of private travel and family schedules
- Personal admin/banking including reconciling and arranging payment of invoices; liaising with Private Bankers
- Management of large private car collection, including insurance, registrations, club permits etc
- Management and compilation of detailed records and reporting
- Responsibility for maintaining contracts with service providers for the Company’s telecommunications services (mobile phones, internet and landlines)
- Effective engagement and managing relationships with the Chairman’s publicly listed company, senior executives, leadership team and internal and external stakeholders
- Build and manage relationships with high net worth contacts both domestic and international
- Assistance in administration of Family’s philanthropic activities
- Undertake and manage other ad hoc administrative and support tasks as requested and support relevant activities and projects
Demonstrated Key Competencies/Qualifications:
- Excellent literacy and communications skills – both written and oral.
- An ability to anticipate needs of others and respond in a positive and proactive manner
- Solid attention to detail and accuracy
- High level organisational / time management skills
- 3 years’ experience in a similar role involving multiple stakeholders
- Advanced MS Office skills,
- A current drivers licence is required
This is a rare opportunity to work closely with one of Australia's most respected business leaders in a diverse and rewarding role. You will become a trusted member of a highly successful family office where loyalty, discretion and excellence are highly valued.
This position attracts an outstanding salary package!
Please note, this role is based fulltime in the office.