Executive Assistant

**The Opportunity**

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

We are looking for an exceptional and motivated Executive Assistant and Office Administrator to join our Marketing and Communications team in Rhodes on a** 9 month parental leave fixed term contract.**

In this role, you will join a collaborative team where you will be a strong team player with a history of delivering results in a dynamic environment. This position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

**A day in the Life**

Reporting to our Marketing & Communications Director Oceania, a day in the life will look like:

- Maintain calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and engagements for the Director of Marketing and Communication and Director Corporate Affairs and Sustainability.
- Providing timely and effective administrative support to stakeholders, including expenses, budgets, catering and meeting related needs.
- Organisation of domestic and detailed international business-related travel
- End-to-end event management of internal and external team business activities, including various monthly and quarterly business meetings
- Ability to organise and support on fun and engaging Marketing functions
- Collate and manage documents requiring approval by senior stakeholders
- Maintain team organisation chart and contact lists
- Proactive preparation of agendas, minutes, consolidating of presentations, and liaising with presenters.
- New team member inductions and on-boarding
- Manage end to end process of purchase orders, including any issue resolution with parked and blocked purchase orders
- Close collaboration with departmental EA peers

**What will make you successful**
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience as an executive assistant.
- Demonstrated track record in managing senior executives who interact with key internal and external stakeholders.
- You will be a strong, interactive and approachable team player with a history of delivering results in a high pressure and dynamic environment.
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written and organisational skills
- You will be an interactive and collaborative team player
- Trusted point of contact, ensuring discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia

**Benefits**
- Training and development plans
- Short Term Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Purchased Leave Scheme

**Our Story**

Nestlé is one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.

You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.

At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.

At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.

In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.