Department Assistant

**ABOUT US**

We‘re a global fashion and lifestyle brand that empowers people to look, feel and be the best version of themselves. Creating everyday products to make everyday experiences better. Celebrating diversity and inclusivity, because we believe self-expression is for everyone. Using our voice and our platform to amplify the things that matter Listening to our community and respond to what they care about. We’re restless - it’s what fuels our fire and sparks our big ideas. We’re optimistic — having an open mind means anything is possible. We’re better together — join our world and let’s do good things together.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We’re looking for an optimistic, ultra-organised Department Assistant to support our Country Brand Manager and Retail Leadership Team. In this fast-paced, fun, and dynamic retail environment, you’ll be the glue that keeps everything running smoothly, creating structure in the fast moving environment, planning with precision, and keeping the team one step ahead. From managing complex diaries to coordinating meetings and supporting cross-functional projects, you’ll play a vital role in helping our leaders stay focused, effective, and inspired.

If you’re proactive, build strong connections, and bring the heart to everything you do, this is your kind of team.

**Your day-to-day might look like**:

- Providing high-quality admin and functional support to our Country Brand Manager and team leaders
- Managing a busy calendar, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel and accommodation
- Supporting department operations and keeping our internal rhythm running smoothly
- Preparing documents, reports, agendas and presentations with accuracy and polish
- Building strong relationships across the brand and being the go-to for all things Retail

**What you’ll bring**:

- Previous experience as an EA, or Department Assistant
- Next-level organisation, admin and time management skills
- The ability to juggle priorities, problem-solve, and stay cool under pressure
- A natural curiosity for how things work and how we could work better
- A team-first mindset with genuine care for people and relationships
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, SharePoint)
- Bonus points if you’ve worked in a fast-moving retail or head office environment

**OUR CULTURE**

To describe COTTON:ON in six words is easy; optimistic, passionate, real, energetic, collaborative and, most importantly, ethical.
Our team members are a passionate group of people, committed to making a real difference in people’s lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation. It is our shared belief that we can make a difference to lives of everyone we touch, from our backyard to the world.

**BENEFITS**

We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to their best work and to support this we provide:
50% team member discount off all brands (excl. Ceres Life which is 30% off) ‍
A world class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room and run club)
A brand-new childcare centre onsite - incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door
- ️ The Beckley, our in-house café with chef prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks. You can also grab a nutritious take home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time.

Flexible working - enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best.
Competitive salary packaging - ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry.
On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash and more.
An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work.
Team mingle celebrations, speaker’s series, surprise and delight moments - the magic happens when we get together.
Do you have a dog? Bring them into the office. We love them
- At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us. _
- We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers. _