Executive Assistant

Permanent opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our team, supporting the General Manager and several other leadership positions

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Join us on the journey

We currently have an opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our team, supporting the General Manager Facilities Management and several other leaders in Base and Estate Mangement. You can expect to spend your time providing executive administration support covering the remit of inbox and calendar management through to supporting internal projects and busines development activities.

What you'll do

The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:

• Diary and inbox management
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Provide daily 1:1 support to the executive team by ensuring they are armed for upcoming meetings by preparing documents, reports, and materials in a timely manner.
• Supporting projects and busines development activities as required, from scheduling meetings to taking minutes.
• Ensuring the operations of the business run smoothly and effectively, resolving any conflicts.
• Effectively work with team members, clients and stakeholders to achieve the highest levels of customer service and brand experience.
• Work with other teams internally to provide support when required.

What you'll bring

• Experience in a similar role in a large service provider
• A strong attention to detail and a knack for problem solving
• Proficiency with Microsoft office products e.g., Outlook, Excel
• Highly effective communication style teamed with strong interpersonal and influencing skills

More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.

Why work for us?

Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means being part of something new and exciting. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Training and development to support your career.
• Internally mobility options across the Downer Group business
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.