Personal Assistant

We’re a leading network of independent Australian firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients. And our people.

When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual.

And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.

Meet your team

Pitcher Partners has one of the largest insolvency teams in Melbourne, led by six experienced and skilled insolvency practitioners.  We are an ethical and high-quality practice providing the full range of corporate and personal insolvency services, underpinned by the commitment of the highest level of financial investigation and recovery skills to the small and medium-sized enterprise market. 

About the role

You will join a supportive and energetic team environment of around 40 staff and play a key role in supporting 3 Partners within the practice group. Collaborating with other Assistants within the team, you will take pride in delivering exceptional administrative support to the Business Recovery & Insolvency Partners. This role will also provide administration support to the Critical Point Network (CPN) network.

Key responsibilities 

• High level professional assistance to up to 3 Partners
• Diary management, coordinating meetings and events, acting as a first point of contact for the Partners office, receiving, prioritising and distributing incoming calls, emails, and mail, travel coordination, expense processing, invoice processing and all other administrative tasks as required
• Supporting with dictation, general typing, proposals, reports and presentations
• Monthly billing and timesheet management
• Building effective relationships with clients, partners and staff
• Managing conflicting priorities, to do lists, outstanding matters, etc.
• Database management for the CPN
• Maintaining APS and Mail Chimp
• Assisting with CPN conference and events support

Who we’re after

Here are the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all, we’d still encourage you to apply. Other capabilities you have may make you the perfect fit for the role, and we can work on filling the gaps together.

Proven administrator

You will have Personal Assistant/administration experience, ideally within a financial services or professional services environment. A naturally organised professional, you are adept at building strong relationships in a fluid and fast paced environment.

Positive team player

You are organised and can meet conflicting deadlines, with exceptional attention to detail and the flexibility to work on a variety of tasks autonomously.

Technologically savvy

You are computer savvy and comfortable working with a variety of tools, including Excel and Microsoft Office. 

What we offer

At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. That’s why we invest in the future of everyone who works with us, and a culture that supports us all. Our inhouse leadership and professional development programs are tailored to your staff level and each explore how to lead with impact. 

Join a team with heart

We actively support your health and social connection with a vibrant culture, great flexible working policy, 14 weeks paid parental leave, Community leave, Purchased leave program, Employee Assistance program, inhouse Massages and Pilates, free barista made coffee and more. 

Do work with a purpose

We put a lot of energy into developing meaningful relationships with our clients and each other. It results in a level of trust that creates surprising opportunities for our business. And your career. 

Bring your best ideas

We’re inspired by potential. We know there’s always a better way to do something. So we foster an environment of openness. Great ideas can come from anywhere. It all starts with listening. 

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s all about people doing meaningful work, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you.

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, and we strongly encourage people from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

We’re proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. This is earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women, which includes offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Visit the Work180 Pitcher Partners Melbourne page a full breakdown of our benefits.

While we appreciate the role recruitment agencies play in our recruitment strategy, unsolicited CV’s will not be considered.