Executive Assistant

7 days ago


Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Ashdown Consulting Full time
$ $582.94 p/d + Super

  • 3 Month Contract
  • Parramatta / Hybrid

Executive Assistant | 3 Months | $ $582.94 p/d + Super**- $ $582.94 p/d + Super

  • 3 Month Contract
  • Parramatta / Hybrid

About the Role
We are seeking an individual to spearhead a proactive, streamlined, and highly effective administrative management and scheduling service.

This pivotal role will provide crucial support to the Executive Manager, ensuring seamless operations while prioritizing safety above all else.


Key accountabilities include:

  • Efficiently manage administrative and scheduling tasks for the Executive Manager by developing, implementing, and refining procedures for both internal and external contacts.
  • Take proactive measures to follow up with other Executive Managers and senior leaders on delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion to meet deadlines effectively.
  • Efficiently handle both internal and external inquiries and requests by identifying stakeholders and cultivating productive working relationships with key contacts.
  • Demonstrate initiative and the very highest standards of discretion, confidentiality and courtesy at all times.

About You

  • Demonstrated success in the role of Executive Assistant to a Senior Executive.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective professional relationships and to work cooperatively with people from other organisations to deliver management outcomes.
  • Proven ability to efficiently negotiate and resolve conflicting deadlines and priorities.
  • Proven ability to proactively solve problems or initiate and deliver improvements.
  • Excellent organisational skills in complex appointments, schedules, meetings and teleconferences and travel.
  • Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent.

Benefits of contracting through Ashdown People

  • 5th largest supplier to the NSW Government
  • Get paid weekly Rated 4.9/5 on Google Reviews with over 1200
  • Offer Insurances for ABN Contractors
  • Consistent communication & transparency
  • Detailed onboarding & support

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