Personal Assistant- Store Operations

ALDI. Good Different.

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and a good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

An exciting opportunity for a Personal Assistant has become available within our Store Operations department at ALDI stores, based in Prestons. This is a 12 Month Fixed Term opportunity.

Supporting and reporting to the Director - Store Operations (DSO), this position will have a high degree of responsibility and autonomy. Working in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will have a diverse role liaising with multiple stakeholders.

What does the role look like?

• Maintain oversight of the Director's portfolio to provide input and be involved in daily decision making
• Provide high level administrative and secretarial support to the Director, such as effective calendar management
• Assist in the creation and preparation of correspondence (such as memos), documents, and reports, ensuring they are treated with the strictest confidence
• Book travel on behalf of the Director, coordinating flights, accommodation, and travel itineraries
• Provide administrative services including filing, photocopying and archiving
• Build and maintain positive relationships with cross-functional teams and any relevant stakeholders

What do we need from you?

• Previous experience in a similar role supporting a Director, Partner, MD or General Manager
• Intermediate Microsoft Office suite proficiency; particularly MS Teams, Excel, One Note and Sharepoint
• Strong organisation skills and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong calendar management skills
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality and strong relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to make logical decisions and promptly action outstanding issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential

 What's in it for you?

• Market leading remuneration $93, 600 - $104, 000 including super
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time candidates)
• 12 Month Fixed Term Opportunity (full time hours preferred, however part time hours can be considered for the right candidate)
• Be a part of a leading international retailer
• Extensive training and development
• Problem solving of real business challenges
• High levels of autonomy and responsibility
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)
• Excellent team culture where you work alongside friendly and supportive colleagues
• Complimentary access to MyALDI Wellbeing program giving you support and exclusive benefits in wellness from discounted gym memberships to healthcare plans
• An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
• Complimentary access to our Injury Support Program, where you can access free physiotherapy to treat both work and non-work-related aches, pains or niggles

This role reports into the Director- Store Operations.