Benefits

At the heart of Laing O’Rourke is our commitment to helping our people do their best work and grow meaningful, fulfilling careers. Through exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we empower our teams to succeed.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Our industry-leading benefits include:

- In-house training programs and on-the-job skill development.
- Industry-leading parental leave giving all employees access to six months paid parental leave at full pay.
- Additional purchased leave options, and access to volunteering leave.
- Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of retailers across Australia.

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About the Project

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia, will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia. We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Program Director on a major Defence infrastructure program in Adelaide.

This is a key role supporting a senior executive in a fast-paced and evolving program environment. You will be a trusted point of contact for the Program Director,



helping manage priorities, coordinate key activities and ensure the day-to-day operation of the executive office runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Program Director.
- Manage a complex diary, appointments, meetings and competing priorities.
- Coordinate domestic and interstate travel and associated arrangements.
- Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports and other executive documentation.
- Coordinate meetings, including agendas, papers, logistics and minute taking where required.
- Manage communications and correspondence, ensuring matters are appropriately prioritised and directed.
- Support the preparation and coordination of monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Maintain confidential records, documentation and sensitive information with a high level of discretion.
- Coordinate visitors, stakeholders and executive engagements.
- Manage expense claims and other administrative requirements.
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You You will be an experienced Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant who is comfortable supporting senior leadership in a busy and changing setting.

You will bring

- Previous experience supporting a senior executive, Program Director or equivalent leader.
- Strong diary, meeting and travel management experience.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A professional, confident and approachable style when dealing with senior stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and the ability to work independently and anticipate priorities.
- Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience within Defence, infrastructure, construction or another complex project environment would be highly regarded.
- Australian citizenship, with the ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

📌 Executive / Personal Assistant (Adelaide)
🏢 Laing O'Rourke
📍 Adelaide