Executive Assistant to The CEO

Location:
- Melbourne- Employment Type:
- SA - Salaried- Department:
- Chief Executive Office**About Roy Morgan**
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Highly respected as one of Australia’s important business leaders, and constantly in demand as a speaker at conferences, in boardrooms and by governments and the media, our Chief Executive Officer has now been at the helm of Roy Morgan for 20 years. We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support and facilitate our CEO, someone who preferably has an interest or experience in our industry sector, along with high level executive administrative and communication skills.

**About the Role**
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The Executive Assistant is responsible for the smooth running of the office of the CEO, so that the CEO office can function effectively and make high-quality decisions. Our CEO is expected to hit the ground running every day, and so the Executive Assistant's role is to ensure that she can do that. This role plays an active part in organising almost every aspect of working life for our CEO and is a balancing act: knowing how and when to deal with issues as well as when to give people access, and ensuring our CEO is adequately briefed and prepared for every meeting she attends.

Our CEO is most often dealing with a lot of competing priorities, and so the Executive Assistant must be agile and have the ability to adapt to any situation and to get up to speed quickly in understanding what Roy Morgan does and the importance of the business in order to assist with those priorities. Being constantly flexible and ready to reassess priorities as changes appear in the CEO’s schedule, acting as the first point of contact for the CEO and representing the office and to establish where the priorities are.

**About You**
- Resilient and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial environment that is high-profile and results-driven.
- A problem solver who is a self-starter and actively seeks opportunities, proposes solutions, and thrives on continuous improvement.
- Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to plan, perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail and consistency of high-quality output.
- A high level of tact, people skills and ability to maintain confidence.
- Able to quickly adapt to ambiguity and changing situations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and confident in building effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients, media, the Executive team, and all other Roy Morgan staff.
- Able to develop and maintain a harmonious rapport based on mutual trust and respect.
- A naturally welcoming and optimistic disposition.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Business Administration or as an Executive Assistant in a fast and dynamic environment
- Relevant Tertiary qualification, in Business/Administration would be welcome, and ideally, some knowledge of and interest in Market Research and the sector.
- Track record of success working with other CEOs.
- Commercial and legal acumen.
- Expertise in efficient office management systems and procedures, including advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite.

**Our Offer to You**

We believe in investing in our people. When you join us, you can expect:

- _Vibrant Work Culture_: Experience the energy and camaraderie of our people. Professionalism, collaboration and support are not just buzzwords here - they are the foundation of our success.
- _Competitive Rewards_: We value your expertise and dedication. Enjoy a competitive salary package that reflects your skills and contributions. Plus, take advantage of our corporate discounts on health insurance, MYKI passes and entertainment events.
- _Meaningful Benefits_: Your well-being matters to us. We provide an annual flu vaccine, funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, and regular company social events, including Friday night drinks. We want you to thrive both professionally and personally.
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