Executive Assistant to The Group Retail CEO

**About The Sussan Group**

The Sussan Group is home to iconic heritage Australian fashion brands; Sussan, Sportsgirl and Suzanne Grae. Since our humble beginnings in Melbourne in 1939, we've upheld values of fashion excellence and community care. Between our three well-loved brands, we now have over 450 stores and an incredible workforce of over 3000 dedicated team members.

The Sussan Group is proud to be a Certified B Corporation. This certification independently verifies that the Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency — not just in environmental factors but in social and governance factors, too.

At The Sussan Group, we’re committed to creating a world where women are driving the change they want to see - both in their wardrobes and their careers. As a company led and owned by women, we truly understand the transformative power of fashion to uplift and inspire.

**Our Opportunity**:
Partnering with our Group Retail CEO, you will be an experienced Executive Assistant, providing high level executive support within our fast paced fashion retail environment.

Based in our Cremorne head office five days per week, no two days are ever alike, which will require your adaptable and proactive approach to be applied across all that you do.

As a strong communicator with an approachable and calm nature, you will make an immediate impact in supporting complex diary management, managing communications and meeting material.

You will interact with our senior leadership team and provide structure and protect time and anticipate needs.

You will provide structure, anticipating needs and keeping priorities on time. Interacting with our senior leadership team, you thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment and will have the opportunity to make a significant impact quickly.

**Your day-to-day will include**:
- Provide support to the Group Retail CEO- Diary management and coordination for the Retail CEO
- Arrange meetings for the Retail CEO and teams as required
- Coordination of all events and conferences as required
- All travel requirements that arise- Communicate throughout the day with stakeholders as required
- Ensure confidentiality on all work is maintained
- Financial Administration assistance including monthly AMEX statements- Provide support on special projects as they arise

**To be successful in this role, you must have**:

- Proven success in a similar, fast paced executive support role
- Advanced knowledge of MS suite especially Outlook for diary management- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Influencing and leadership skills
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Productive time management
- Team player/collaborative
- High sense of urgency

**Here’s why you should choose a career at The Sussan Group**:
As a Certified B Corporation and best-in-class employer, we're committed to fostering an environment where our team can thrive.
- Join a Certified B Corporation and become a team member of a vibrant, purpose-driven workplace that values both innovation and impact.
- Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), ethical sourcing, decarbonisation journey and circularity through our Seamless Foundation membership.
- Participate in our long-standing community partnership programs with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), Women’s Community Shelters and headspace.
- Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity, growth - and, most importantly, future thinking.

We also offer some amazing benefits, including:

- Free onsite parking at our Cremorne head office- Generous team member product discount- Wellness Leave - 2 additional paid days of leave per year to focus on your health and wellbeing- Discounted private health insurance- Great team member referral bonus- Flexible working arrangements- Career development opportunities

If you’re ready to contribute to the change women want to see, consider a career with The Sussan Group.

The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.

Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.