Executive Assistant

**Who we are**:
Synergy is where dynamic leaders provide innovative solutions to government - we plan, we consider, we transform, we solve, and we lead.
Together we innovate, navigate complexity, and provide new insight to solving complex problems and generating real momentum. Our approach is truly collaborative; we partner with our clients to deliver practical solutions. With strong company growth, we are currently seeking to employ team members searching for new career opportunities who fit into our agile, fun, empowering, positive, and open company ethos.

**What we require**

We require an individual that can juggle multiple tasks and priorities, capable of stepping up and delivering across multiple disciplines. You will spend time working with our Corporate and D&T leadership teams supporting the Partner(s) with their day-to-day business. You must be personable, respectful, and a people-focused individual.

**Expected Duties**

As an Executive Assistant in the Digital & Technology Practice, you will:

- Work closely with the Leadership team to support the running of the Digital & Technology Practice
- Proactively review the Partner(s) diary, managing clashes and liaising with key stakeholders to move commitments
- Have an in depth understanding of key stakeholders and appropriate prioristisation of diaries
- Assist with arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes and identifying actions
- Support the D&T partners with their operational needs, working with the Operations Director
- Support the Partners with their D&T focused practice initiatives (e.g. Women in D&T, Reverse mentoring, Culture Committee, People initiatives, etc.)
- Support the partners with their whole-of Synergy accountabilities and initiatives (such as account planning meetings, innovation processes, business planning, etc.).
- Support D&T team meetings, including catering and room bookings
- Expense reconciliation for the Partner(s)
- Coordinating the adoption of corporate initiatives such as new policies, programs and systems to enable a whole of Synergy approach
- Capacity permitting, support business development/tender production and project activities by providing editing and formatting support and coordinating knowledge management tool updates
- From time to time (as a secondary role, capacity permitting) undertake aspects of event planning and coordination, including the planning, implementation and execution of the event - these may be internal or external marketing events that involve comms, events plans, promotional activities, etc.)

You will be able to demonstrate:

- A can do, growth mindset and positive attitude
- Extensive experience at managing and supporting a Partner/s and senior leadership in a fast-paced professional services environment
- Strong sense of accountability and commitment to support the timing and cadence of the D&T Partner/s Advanced interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to plan and manage work independently and be able to prioritise work and competing priorities under pressure
- Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters.
- People and services focused with a proven track record in developing relationships with stakeholders
- (Nice to have) Event management expertise and an understanding of current marketing concepts and principles including digital and social media marketing.
- Outstanding organisational skills, a strong ability to prioritise competing demands and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Team player with demonstrated pro-activeness, adaptability to change and willingness to learn, share and develop
- Passionate, personable and strong personal presentation

**Additional Requirements**

You must also:

- Hold or be able to achieve an Australian Baseline security clearance (minimum).

**Salary, Remuneration, Benefits**

Synergy is one of Canberra's fastest growing, most dynamic consulting firms, serving Federal and Territory government and commercial clients. Synergy's culture values and empowers the individual to realise success through entrepreneurial opportunities; we will provide you with
- The opportunity to be part of a high performing team in an exciting and challenging environment.
- Competitive remuneration.
- Continued commitment to your development, including being part of a new career pathway
- The ability to influence your salary through the bonus program.
- Flexible working options.
- Generous paid parental leave.

As a leading employer, we work hard to empower our people every day. We believe in flexibility, inclusivity and relationships that are meaningful and of benefit to our people, clients, and society. We are values-driven, and purpose-led — caring for our staff, valuing the work they do, and offering every opportunity to develop individually and as a collective.
We are celebrated for our culture and the way we support each other to thrive in all aspects of life.

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