Executive Assistant To Svp People & Culture

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It's an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

Join the mission of transforming lives with Cochlear as an Executive Assistant to SVP People and Culture

Are you passionate about supporting the vision and strategy of a global leader in hearing solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where you can make a difference? If so, this is the role for you!

As an Executive Assistant to SVP People and Culture, you will be the right hand of the SVP P&C, providing high-level executive administrative assistance and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the office of the SVP P&C.

You will support the delivery of the Cochlear mission, P&C strategic initiatives and global People & Culture agenda, while playing a pivotal role in managing internal and external stakeholders and the Cochlear Executive Team.

This is an 8-month secondment/FTC opportunity based in our Macquarie Sydney Office, where you will join a collaborative and supportive team of professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on people's lives.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and manage an accurate and up-to-date diary system, annual calendar of events and key dates for the SVP P&C
• Proactively build relationships and engagement with internal and external business areas, while building confidence and awareness as the first point of contact into P&C
• Coordinate and prepare meeting agendas, minutes, presentations and reports for the SVP P&C and the Cochlear Executive Team
• Manage travel arrangements, expenses and invoices for the SVP P&C
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as required

What makes this opportunity unique?

The Executive Assistant to SVP People and Culture provides crucial support to the SVP, ensuring the streamlining of the SVP's responsibilities to ensure improved efficiency and facilitation of Cochlear's mission, P&C strategic initiatives, and global agenda. This opportunity is fantastic for someone who enjoys being front and centre in driving team events and large-scale global engagement events. This role also fosters the development of diverse skill sets such as administrative support, event planning, and team engagement.

About You

To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Required Skills

• Possess a high level of judgement, competency, and integrity, maintaining high credibility within the organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level executive and administrative support at a similar senior management level with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with issues and determine priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and work under limited direction.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to co-ordinate tasks
• Demonstrated ability to prepare presentations, reports and correspondence.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues with a high level of tact, discretion and judgement.
• Proficient keyboard skills with sound knowledge and skills of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, Word.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrate strong Leadership and Influencing
• Pro-actively establish and maintain strong internal and external networks.
• Provide guidance and support to Executive and Team Assistants, encouraging interaction and engaging team members.
• Be the 'go to' person for support and guidance for P&C stakeholders.
• Use relationship skills to establish good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued and appreciated.
• Develop own and others' ideas by presenting ideas; seek and develop suggestions of others, make procedural suggestions.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with Board, Executive, Management and Assistants and Cochlear stakeholders.
• Demonstrate an adaptable approach creating relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes.

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry's best clinical, research and support networks. That's why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life's opportunities.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.