Executive Assistant to Founder (Gold Coast OR Brisbane)
Exceptional interstate candidates looking to relocate to South East Queensland are encouraged to apply
Altitude EA is proud to partner with a privately owned, founder-led environment supporting a high net worth principal across a diverse portfolio of business and investment interests.
This environment supports a high-net-worth principal across a combination of business interests, investments and personal affairs, requiring a highly capable Executive Assistant who can operate with both precision and strong commercial awareness.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly trusted position within a founder-led environment, offering exposure beyond traditional Executive Assistant support.
You will work closely with a high-performing principal, gaining insight into business operations, investment activity and broader strategic priorities, while playing a key role in ensuring everything runs seamlessly behind the scenes.
The role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys operating in a dynamic, fast-moving environment and is comfortable working across both business and personal matters.
Initially structured on a part-time basis, the role offers the flexibility to evolve into a full-time position as the needs of the environment grow.
The Role
Working closely with the principal, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations while also supporting broader commercial and investment-related activity.
This is a hands-on, high-trust role requiring strong organisational capability, sound judgement and the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-end diary, inbox and travel management
Coordination of meetings, logistics and shifting priorities
Acting as a gatekeeper and trusted point of contact
Liaising with accountants, advisors and key stakeholders
Supporting research across business, investment and strategic initiatives
Assisting with preparation of financial reports, materials and briefing notes
Managing personal and lifestyle-related matters as required
Bringing structure, organisation and forward planning to a fluid environment
About You
You are an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in high-performance, founder-led environments and enjoys operating close to decision-making.
You bring:
Proven experience supporting at CEO, Founder or high-net-worth level
Strong organisational and time management capabilities
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
High emotional intelligence and confidence managing different personalities
Strong communication skills — both written and verbal
The ability to operate with discretion, pace and sound judgement
Must be located on Goldcoast or Brisbane
Critically, you will also have:
Strong exposure to financial reporting, wealth structures or investment environments
Ability to create structure, systems and operating procedures within a growing environment
Confidence engaging with accountants, advisors and investment stakeholders
The ability to understand and coordinate financial information without needing to be the decision-maker
In addition, you may have:
Experience supporting across both business and personal matters
Exposure to financial services, wealth management or investment environments
Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce or a related discipline, or relevant financial certifications (highly regarded)
Benefits
Candidate may be located on the Goldcoast or Brisbane
Flexible working structure, including work-from-home options
Exposure to a high-net-worth, founder-led environment
Broad role scope across business, investments and personal matters
Opportunity for the role to evolve from part-time to full-time over time
Minimum 3 to 4 days
Salary $140 to $175K Pro-rata (Remuneration commensurate with experience)
If you are seeking a role that extends beyond traditional Executive Assistant support and offers genuine involvement in a commercially driven, entrepreneurial environment, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
PLEASE EMAIL A COPY OF YOUR CV AND COVERLETTER TO INFO@ALTITUDE-EA.COM.AU IN WORD FORMAT
NOTE: This is not a remote role. The successful candidate must be based in Brisbane &or/ Gold Coast or willing to relocate to South East Queensland.