Assistant to Group General Manager

Elephants Foot Group is comprised of a specialised group of companies that work in direct collaboration to successfully deliver our overarching and integrated strategies. With operations across Consulting, Manufacturing (and installation), Service & Care, Equipment Sales and other ancillary businesses, we are a leader throughout the waste and recycling sector. With a proud history of over 40 years of continuous operation throughout Australia, we differentiate ourselves by continuously delivering the highest standard of service excellence to our customers.

Due to a number of exciting business growth opportunities, our Group General Manager (GGM) is seeking an Assistant to support future plans. Reporting directly to the GGM, this role presents a unique and exciting opportunity to support our innovative and progressive leader with the expansion of our national and international operations during a period of growth and change.

This will be a diverse and dynamic role across a broad range of business functions and projects, and we require a versatile and resilient Assistant to deliver results. Enthusiasm and going the extra mile will be highly prized as you take full ownership of tasks and operate in this fast-paced environment.

Your new role

• Providing day to day support to the GGM, including phone calls, emails, travel and meeting coordination as agreed
• Providing administrative support including drafting correspondences, submissions, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for meetings.
• Manage and prioritise a wide range of contact, both internally and externally.
• Ensuring filing and office administrative systems are maintained at optimum performance.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of systems and processes in order to gain operational efficiencies and improve service delivery
• Represent and act on behalf of the GGM in his absence 
• Participate in other projects and activities as required by the GGM

To succeed in this role, you will have

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally 
• You will have excellent computer literacy and be proficiency with a range of software including the Microsoft Office Suite. With the ability to adapt to a range of other software packages and systems i.e. Monday.com, Xero or ERP systems
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral and be able to prepare professional documents and reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• You will be highly organised and have well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• This role will require you to work as a collaborative team member. You will conduct yourself in a highly professional and courteous manner to develop and maintain strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including students, colleagues and members of the wider community.
• Judgement, diplomacy, attention to detail and initiative are essential components to complete day to day tasks and to meet strict business deadlines.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and to apply discretion and tact at all times
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and juggle competing demands simultaneously
• Be available and responsive outside of ordinary business hours 
• Coachable with a willingness to hone and develop your skills 

What’s in it for you?

• You will be provided with a competitive salary package and benefits, in an environment that offers support, and encourages career development and learning.
• We offer you a dynamic workplace culture, one that values and leverages the unique ideas, capabilities and experiences you bring irrespective of where you are in the world. We believe this strengthens our ability to deliver on our business goals, particularly as it relates to innovation, growth and our focus on customers.

Why join Elephants Foot Group

Positioned as the top of our sector, we proudly lead a diverse consortium of companies. Our collective expertise is unparalleled as we provide industry-backed solutions and equipment to our esteemed clientele. Embedded within our ethos lies a steadfast commitment to progressive growth, woven seamlessly into our Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Join us on this journey

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, e will only be able to personally contact those candidates that are short-listed for interview. No traditional application will be accepted, and no agency contact please.