Executive Assistant

Company Description

About us:

We are NCS Australia We have brought together Australia's best tech talent, working as one to harness technology and advance our communities, to make the extraordinary happen.

We're proud of our rich history of partnering with our clients to develop end to end digital technology solutions to accelerate their transformation and innovation journey. For over 40+ years our diverse global teams have delivered large-scale, mission-critical, multi-platform projects to governments and enterprises.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and adaptable professional to join our team as an Executive Assistant & Office Manager on a 12-month maternity leave cover. This role combines providing confidential administrative support to senior leaders with managing the day-to-day operations of our office.

You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and events, arrange travel, and prepare reports for the Senior Leadership Team. At the same time, you will oversee office facilities, reception, vendor management, and compliance with workplace health and safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing executive support with operational responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or office management role.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
• Ability to liaise with vendors and manage facilities requirements.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety compliance (desirable).
• A positive, collaborative attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Why join us:

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.

Agencies:

We've got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks:

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks