Executive Assistant to The Chief Marketing Officer

**Job no**: 539890
**Work type**: Full-Time, Permanent
**Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
**Categories**: Administration & Executive Support

**David Jones**exists to inspire _like no other_ and as we continue to deliver on our ambitious transformation agenda in line with our Vision 2025+ strategy, we are committed to creating inspired careers so our people can Thrive.

As a key member of our Executive Assistant team, we are seeking a highly experienced and resilient individual to support both our Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. This is a high-impact role suited to someone who thrives under pressure, is confident managing complex priorities, and has proven experience supporting two senior executives simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will be a true business partner - composed, highly organised, and capable of navigating a range of internal and external stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EA looking to play a pivotal role during a significant period of change within an iconic Australian business.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Partner closely with both the CMO and CCO to deliver high-level, efficient, and effective support
- Manage complex and ever-changing diaries, including internal and external appointment schedules across two portfolios
- Coordinate meetings, strategy sessions and presentations including preparation of materials and minute taking
- Act as a representative of the CMO and CCO externally with brand partners, agencies, and corporate stakeholders
- Provide administrative support to a large Marketing team (90+) and a Commercial team (20), assisting with communications, events and team engagement
- Arrange domestic and international travel itineraries and manage related expenses
- Coordinate internal events and functions across both portfolios including venue booking, catering and logistics
- Build strong relationships with internal leaders and Executive Assistants across the business
- Manage confidential information with complete discretion
- Proven experience supporting two executives at C-Suite or senior leadership level
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
- Outstanding organisational and multitasking skills, with a calm and composed approach under pressure
- A polished and professional communication style with experience representing senior leaders externally
- A high level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive information
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across internal teams and external partners
- Experience within retail, agency, or large corporate environments will be advantageous

**Why work for us?**
Our purpose at David Jones is to ‘inspire like no other’, and culturally we aspire to be THRIVING. In our thriving culture, our people will be at their best as individuals and as teams. Our thriving cultural foundations are defined by the behaviours each and every one of us display. It’s our commitment and responsibility to ensure that as individuals and as a collective, that we are living our cultural foundations.
- Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
- A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
- Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
- Parental leave policy of 18-weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3-weeks paid leave for the supporting partner
- Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
- An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
- Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
- Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
- Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

**About Us**:
Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones’ creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose. We are Customer Obsessed; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating Inclusive environments through belonging and respect. We Empower with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions. We constantly seek Innovative ways o