The Company The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) delivers research, development and extension outcomes for Australia s cotton industry. A partnership between the Commonwealth Government and cotton growers, CRDC invests in world-leading innovation and transformative technologies that benefit growers, the wider industry and regional communities.

Working closely with growers, researchers and innovators, CRDC is ambitious, agile and adaptive, with a solid focus on impact, accountability and continuous improvement.

CRDC offers an exceptional working environment, a genuine passion for the cotton sector and a strong organisational purpose.

The Opportunity

This position reports directly, and works closely with, the Managing Director (MD) in all matters of support. You will provide a wide variety of assistance to the MD, with primary responsibility to maximise the opportunity cost of their time by being one step ahead . Trust with the MD is vital.

Responsibilities include managing priorities, commitments, correspondence, stakeholder relationships, briefing materials, travel and executive workflows to maximise leadership effectiveness and organisational impact.

Furthermore, duties include:

- Act as the point of contact for the MD: calendar, phone and email management
- Think ahead and anticipate solutions in advance
- Schedule and coordinate MD and executive meetings and take minutes




- Coordinate international and domestic travel arrangements for MD and general support to the CRDC team as required
- Work closely with MD and at all times remain discreet and professional

About You To be successful in this role you will need to be based in Narrabri and have:

- 5+ years experience in an EA role
- Have a reputation for being discreet, trustworthy, and able to work closely with an executive, yet remain a positive team player across the business
- You are highly organised with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and used to managing up .
- You have prior experience working well across all levels of internal management and staff, as well as external stakeholders
- You are highly ethical, discreet, and understand the importance of confidentiality
- As expected, you will have advanced level in Microsoft Office, excellent internet research skills, and be highly skilled at systems, processes, structure
- Ability to prioritize, manage and meet multiple deadlines
- Relevant qualifications will be highly regarded

This is a great position, working for a professional and supportive MD, who will value your contribution. A positive work culture with a genuine purpose. An attractive salary is on offer befitting the role and your experience. CRDC has a team of over 30 and plays a key role in the cotton sector.

Please apply with your cover letter and fresh resume, or don t hesitate to call David Jackson on

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