Executive Assistant, Sydney

**Who We Are**:

- Verkada is the largest cloud-based B2B physical security platform company in the world. Only Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.
- Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.
- Founded in 2016 with more than $460M in funding raised to date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 1,600+ full-time employees and 20,000+ customers across 70+ countries.

We are looking for a dynamic and hardworking
**Executive Assistant** to join our ever-growing team in Sydney providing direct support for our VP of JAPAC + Director of Sales.

As an Executive Assistant, you will play a pivotal role not only in keeping the organization running smoothly and efficiently, but inspiring morale and team building. You will have the opportunity to partner directly with the Sydney/APAC leadership team to ensure that the day-to-day operations and schedules are accounted for and in motion. In addition, this person will lead the planning and coordinating of office/sales team events.

Please note that this role is on-site at HQ in Sydney, Australia.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage calendars in a proactive and thoughtful manner for our VP + Director.
- Execute on external events in tandem with the sales executive and leadership team (i.e. conferences, speaking engagements, team building).
- Quarterback special projects associated with our JAPAC executive and leadership team.
- Manage travel & expedite expense reports.
- Collaborate cohesively with other members of the administrative support team.
- Have fun and enjoy your contribution to growing an exciting company

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree with strong academic achievement.
- 3-7 years of Executive Assistant experience to VP-level stakeholders within tech.
- Experience working within a sales organization strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple calendars in tandem. Preference for executive level coordinating and event planning experience.
- Attention to detail, coupled with creative problem solving and superior communication skills.
- Proactive mindset to handle regular activities without prompting, and advise in advance of potential issues.
- Track record of accomplishment in all previous roles.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to navigate and flourish in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Proficient using Google G-Suite.

**US Employee Benefits**:
Verkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiums
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
- Expanded mental health support
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily

**Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer**:
As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.