Executive & Project Assistant

7 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Nous Group Full time

Join Nous Group as an Executive Assistant & Project Assistant and thrive in a diverse and dynamic environment. In this busy and varied role, you will support Principals and Directors while also contributing to consulting projects by scheduling meetings, proof-reading, and preparing documents. Work with energetic, collaborative professionals and grow your skills in a fast-paced team. If you are organised, proactive, and ready to take on multiple tasks, apply now and become part of one of Australia's leading management consultancies.

Nous is a great place to work…

Nous Group is an international management consultancy with over 750 people working across Australia and New Zealand, the UK, Ireland and Canada. We are a values-based organisation that is inspired and determined to improve people's lives in significant ways. Working in unique, cross-disciplinary teams we create innovative and enduring solutions that transform businesses, governments, and communities.

We are looking for a fabulous Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team…

In this busy and varied role you will support a range of people as well as having the opportunity to work on interesting projects. You will work with energetic, smart collaborative people who have an excellent reputation in the market. Your brilliant planning and organisational capabilities, along with your flexible nature and effective communication skills will see you thrive on managing the multiple tasks within the role.

The role:

  • Executive support – EA support to Principals and Directors including diary and travel management to help them be more productive.
  • Project support – support consulting projects by scheduling meetings, keeping things on track, proof reading, preparing documents and generally pitching in to assist our project teams in a variety of ways.

You will:

  • Provide executive assistant support (diary management, expense processing, travel bookings etc.) and liaison with senior clients and stakeholders.
  • Support consulting projects and proposal submissions (scheduling, proof-reading, document collation and preparation).
  • Work collaboratively with the Executive & Project Assistant team in Canberra and across the business.
  • Be highly proactive, demonstrate initiative and be prepared to go the extra mile.
  • Be able to work in a highly autonomous environment.
  • Liaise with other offices, be an integral part of the National corporate team and help connect the offices by building relationships.
  • Be capable of working with good humour and charm in a fast-paced environment.

And the practical experience:

  • You have worked in a team environment, where you have been required to juggle many multiple tasks at one time.
  • Superior attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills.
  • Ideally proficient in the use of MS Office suite of products, or willing and able to learn.
  • Previous EA, PA or Project coordination experience is desirable.
  • Professional services or similar experience highly regarded.

What makes Nous a Great Place to Work?

Our aim is to deliver a flexible experience that delivers positive influence and growth for you, our colleagues, and our clients.

  • Giving all Nousers greater flexibility around public holidays.
  • Hybrid working, with monthly remote working allowance, and once off payment to set up your WFH office.
  • A collaborative bonus that reflects company performance, and is available to all.
  • Celebrating commitment to Nous by enabling access to long service leave after 5 years of employment.
  • Supporting working parents by providing 18 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave and 10 weeks of paid secondary carer parental leave.

Finally, some important details...

Nous is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Nous is a flexible workplace that offers consulting opportunities on a full-time and part-time basis.

If you have experience working on complex problems, are high performing and productive working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a dynamic team that puts people at the centre of everything, then we'd love to hear from you

To apply for a role at Nous in Australia you must have Australian Permanent Residency or right to work in Australia.

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