Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer

3 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Aurecon Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Just imagine your future with us…

Just imagine your future with us… At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you? Innovation, eminence, and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about working on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and learning from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences fuel our creativity.

What will you do? 

As Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer based in Sydney, you will work in partnership to provide high-level executive support – a true right-hand and strategic role. Having a strong business acumen and attention to detail, as well as being comfortable navigating complexity, will be essential for this role. Supporting a member of the Group Executive Leadership Team will also require strong leadership and influencing skills.

What can you bring to the team? 

  • Proven experience providing high-level support to C-suite executives, approachable with a collaborative working style and ability to understand corporate strategy and priorities.

  • Excellent organisational skills & attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs and pivot when required.

  • Outstanding communication abilities, including tailoring information for executive audiences.

  • Positive mindset combined with strong passion for problem-solving and driving successful outcomes.

  • Skilled relationship builder, comfortable collaborating across multiple locations and ability to act as a seamless extension of the COO's brand.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and executive support technologies to streamline workflow and communications.

  • Comfortable working in a hybrid workplace environment with approximately 2-3 days per week in the Sydney office.

Who is Aurecon? 

Aurecon's strength has always been our people. It's our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It's our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you'll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you'll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges. 

Ready to bring ideas to life?  

Then please apply. Remember, it's you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at   



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