Executive Assistant

**All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey**

Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.

Want to be part of a team that builds rockets on the Gold Coast? We’re recruiting An Executive Assistant to join our team.

This is a 9-month contract and a unique opportunity for someone to get their foot in the door and gain insight into Australia’s Space industry in a fast paced and exciting company.

**Why you should join our mission**:
You will be joining a team that is working together to achieve the unimaginable for human access to space. You will be encouraged to reach your highest potential through continuous learning and embracing change. This role also offers:

- Unique opportunity to join a rocket company based on the Gold Coast, Australia
- Experience the buzz of working and contributing towards a rocket launch
- Join the team now to be onboard in time for our launch date
- Work in a passionate, vibrant and welcoming team that’s driven by its culture that emphasizes safety and conducts initiatives such as team BBQs
- Expand your skills and knowledge into the innovative aerospace industry
- Easy access from the M1

**How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space**:
The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do.
- Provide personal administrative support and assistance to the Chief Executive Officer and Directors
- Manage and maintain Chief Executive Officers schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements
- Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents as required
- Maintain an organised filing system of paper and electronic documents
- Conduct research, collect and analyse data to prepare reports and documents
- Arrange and co-ordinate meetings and corporate events (both internal and external)
- Involvement in meetings and taking of minutes as required
- Co-ordinate project-based work as required
- Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clientele
- Order and stock stationery & snack cupboards as required
- Greet visitors on site, sign them in and direct them as appropriate
- Book international and domestic travel in line with Gilmour Space Travel Policy for the Directors
- Other duties as requested by Management

**Skills and Experience**:
Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant reporting directly to senior management
- Current Australian Driver's License
- NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred

**Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience**:
**_ We recognise you may not meet all of the below, but don’t let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team, so what are you waiting for? Let’s send Australia to space_**
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- High level of professional discretion
- Ability to take accountability for tasks
- Exceptional teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft office with an ability to adapt readily to company specific programs and software
- Strong organisation, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution skills
- Proven Ability to prioritize, manage and take accountability for work demands and deliver outcomes
- Self-motivated, results oriented with a high level of attention to detail
- Must be able to relate readily to all people within the organisation

**Special Circumstances**

Successful performance requires the incumbent to be available to work varied hours as dictated by business peaks and troughs (including weekends and public holidays on occasion). The incumbent will have the ability to handle pressure & cope with sudden surges in work volume.

**How to Apply**:

- Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members._