Executive Assistant

Goterra is a waste management infrastructure company, with a difference. We’re creating the future of waste utilities with modular, deployable waste management infrastructure that empower a circular economy. It’s technology that is changing everything about how we manage food waste, without disrupting anything. To do this we need leaders and innovators from science, engineering, agriculture and operations.

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant with experience working with a busy C-Suite to join the rapidly growing Goterra team. You’ll own executive and administrative support to the CEO and will leverage your experience to ensure success across their agenda and priorities. You’ll get to work with a team that values autonomy, encourages creative ownership, and champions teamwork. In your role as the Executive Assistant you’ll get to work closely with the CEO on policy, regulation, international and national stakeholders as well as delivering internal stakeholder support for ongoing operations. While this role is based primarily at our headquarters in Hume, ACT, there is some option for hybrid/remote work.

At Goterra you will work with a diverse, passionate group of people on the front line of solving one of the biggest climate emitters - food waste.

You'll be able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational skills, possess the ability to manage competing priorities and strong Google Drive skills, have a proactive attitude, collaborative nature and strong communication skills, and enjoy engaging with multiple internal and external stakeholders concurrently.

You will:

- Manage the day-to-day schedule/diary of executives organising, scheduling meetings and event
- Proactively identifying priorities and commitments and coordinating appropriately
- Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders Senior Executives and their teams
- Organise and manage significant business and special events, both internal and external
- Manage incoming correspondence, answer and screening calls, take messages and respond appropriately
- Prepare correspondence, documents and reports
- Coordinate travel arrangements, processing of monthly expenses, coordinating and set up meetings

Why you should join our mission to save the world
- We’re making waste management infrastructure for the world. We’re a diverse team on a global mission and we’re determined to succeed. We know to do that we need a lot of perspectives to shape our work and our team reflects that diversity.
- We’ve a team of brave humans who commercialised deep technology in less than 2 years, understand the intersection between insects and hardware, and whose worst day involves food waste explosions. Which also means we laugh, a lot.

**Requirements**:
You'll have:

- 2+ Previous years experience in an Executive Assistant or support role (preferred)
- High levels of digital literacy. You are a skilled and adept user of Google Workspace, cloud based platforms, and social media and messaging platforms
- A desire for order and a passion for structure
- Strong written communication skills
- A clean drivers license and reliable transport (preferred)
- If you feel like this is the perfect role for you but the description isn’t exactly a match for your skills, reach out anyway - we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you_

Appointment Factors:

- A successful Proof Of Identity and Right To Work In Location/Australia 100 Point Identification Check is required for this position

**Benefits**

Benefits of working at Goterra:

- Goterra is a leading waste management technology startup that was instrumental in developing national regulation for insect protein production - we’re leading the way in this emerging industry
- Be part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team doing exciting and ground breaking work, alongside people who believe in what they’re doing and are aligned in mission and purpose
- You'll be paid above award rates, with generous conditions including paid employer parental leave, welfare packs, leave to volunteer in your community, the opportunity to take part on our ESOP scheme, and great learning and development opportunities
- You'll have the chance to make a real impact on stopping one of the leading causes of climate change, every day. Literally, we’re doing it right now, as you read this