AddressAbout BDO
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients looking for audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes across an array of industry sectors.
Our values are at the core of who we are and how we work with each other and with our clients. These values are the foundation of what we deliver, IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done. Learn more about BDO.
About the team
Our National Inhouse Legal team is here to support the business to deliver high quality services to our clients. We work with teams to ensure they meet both BDO's legal obligations as well as their client's commercial needs.
Current opportunity
This new position has been created to provide administrative support due to the growth of our Enterprise Risk & Legal team.
Although we encourage our staff to spend at least some of their days working from their local BDO office, we can support applications from candidates who prefer to enjoy a high degree of job flexibility which supports their personal circumstances and preferences.
Applicants who are looking to work in a more flexible manner are therefore encouraged to apply.
About the role
The main purpose of this role is to provide professional and confidential executive support to the Director of Corporate Services, and the BDO Legal team (4 qualified lawyers and a contracts manager).
The role will also provide secretarial support to the Risk Management Committee, the Enterprise Risk & Legal Management Group (and other management groups as required).
Duties and responsibilities:
- Manage our team’s day-to-day requirements, including preparation of reports and presentations, divisional meetings, and occasional travel co-ordination and expense processing.
- Prepare meeting minutes, agendas, updating meeting planners and compiling and distributing meeting papers
- Support our Contracts Manager in the administrative management of BDO’s contracts repository
- Help with formatting of presentations and strategic plans;
- Coordinate internal communications across the business by working with our internal communications team to ensure that awareness of and access to our team’s policies, procedures, and other internal guidance is up-to-date and easily accessible
- Collaborating with other EAs within the business
What you’ll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will be highly organised with an ability to prioritise competing deadlines, has an eye for detail and enjoys supporting a team. We are looking for an individual who has a can-do attitude and aptitude to learn and take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
As well as:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Works well in an environment with high autonomy
- Highly proficient with MS Office
- Can easily build effective working relationships with stakeholders from all levels
What we will offer you
BDO offers professional development, collaborative culture, workplace flexibility, global career growth opportunities and an industry-competitive salary package.
Some of the benefits our employees enjoy include:
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives - We offer a range of health-focused services and benefits to support you to reach your peak potential in all aspects of life.
- Financial - We are committed to providing financial support to enhance your financial security and contribute to your overall wellbeing.
- Career Opportunities - Domestic & International Secondment
- Leave benefits - We understand the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance, which is why our leave benefits go beyond the ordinary.
- Lifestyle & Community – team bonding & social events, free daily breakfast, ‘dress for your day’
- Learning & Development - we prioritise your personal and professional development, providing access to a diverse range of learning experiences to support your growth journey.
We are committed to building your technical, advisory, leadership, and management skills, and balance work with promoting health, wellbeing, workplace giving and social activities. At BDO, we want you to enjoy what you do and the community of colleagues and clients you work with.
As a firm, we embrace an inclusive culture and value the difference and unique perspective of every individual. We are proud to be named an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia (DCA).
For immediate consideration please click Apply or for further information please contact Maria Aniceto via email *************@bdo.com.au. Learn more what we offer at BDO.
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