AddressExecutive Assistant
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join the Perth Festival team on a full-time, permanent position. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and keen to make a contribution to the future success of the Perth Festival!
Working closely with the Executive Director and Artistic Director you will provide effective and efficient administrative support services. The position reports to the Executive Director but has a direct line of responsibility to the Artistic Director. The Executive Assistant also acts as the public face of the Festival in dealing with enquiries, while also acting as a connector between the Executive Director and Artistic Director, stakeholders, departments and staff to ensure that relevant information is transferred in a timely and accurate way ensuring that all parties remain informed of appropriate matters.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role are to:
- Provide confidential, high level administrative support to the Artistic Director and Executive Director.
- Assist the Artistic Director and Executive Director to prioritise urgent and important items including relevant correspondence and act as appropriate to facilitate the management of the work-flow through the office
- Coordinate and schedule meetings for the Artistic Director and Executive Director, including where relevant taking minutes, scheduling meetings and preparation of agendas and supporting documentation
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- At least 3 years' experience in arts administration or experience providing Executive Assistant services to a CEO or senior manager.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet strict deadlines and juggle competing demands.
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and demonstrated ability to communicate and develop relationships with a diverse range of people, internally and externally
- Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential and sensitive written and oral information
Please refer to the position description on our website for comprehensive job information.
Perth Festival is a vibrant environment that engages with some of the most incredible professionals, artists and art in the world. We work hard, we love what we do, and we empower our team to work flexibly in a way that suits their lifestyle. If this sounds like the right fit for you, please submit a copy of your current CV and a cover letter addressing the specific work-related capabilities in the position description to ***********@perthfestival.com.au. For any job-related queries, please email ***********@perthfestival.com.au.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 2 July 2024. Interviews will commence as soon as possible after the closing date.
Our commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity:
Perth Festival promotes inclusion and values diversity, and our recruitment process focuses on the skills and abilities that help to attract, develop and retain our workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Perth Festival does not condone or tolerate victimisation, sexual harassment or direct and indirect discrimination.
It is important to us that candidates with disability can participate equitably in the recruitment process. As such we are able to provide you with reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process or if you have any enquiries about these, please contact Sean Ashton, Senior Manager of People and Culture on ***********@perthfestival.com.au.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
