EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO GROUP CEO & FOUNDER with ref.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO GROUP CEO & FOUNDER

Altitude EA is partnering with a well-established, privately owned investment and asset-backed group to appoint an exceptional Executive Assistant to its Group CEO and Founder.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished EA who genuinely enjoys operating at the centre of a fast-moving business. The Group CEO and Founder is looking for someone bright, highly capable and confident in their judgement - an EA who can quickly understand how he operates, anticipate what is coming and bring structure to an exceptionally busy professional and personal world.

This role will suit an experienced EA who enjoys being trusted, taking ownership and working closely with an entrepreneurial executive. It requires someone who can think ahead, ask the right questions and bring solutions rather than simply wait for direction.

The Opportunity

Working directly with the Group CEO and Founder, you will provide comprehensive executive and personal support across a diverse portfolio of business interests.

The role requires someone who can move comfortably between the detail and the bigger picture. At one moment you may be managing a complex diary or coordinating international travel; at another, dealing with a sensitive personal matter, liaising with senior stakeholders or recognising an issue before it reaches the Group CEO.

The Group CEO and Founder has built a business with a strong sense of loyalty and long-standing relationships. There is significant tenure across the group, with a number of people having worked alongside him for many years.

He is a caring and people-focused leader who values loyalty in return. With a legal background himself, he appreciates people who are intellectually curious, commercially minded and comfortable thinking through complex issues.

For the right EA, this is an opportunity to develop a genuine long-term partnership with a Founder who wants someone he can trust, rely upon and ultimately consider an integral part of his working life.

This is a hands-on EA position, but it is the quality of judgement, anticipation and execution that will make someone exceptional in the role.

Responsibilities

Complex diary and calendar management
Email management and correspondence coordination
Domestic and international travel arrangements
Meeting preparation and coordination
Personal and family scheduling
Household and contractor management
Event and function coordination
Personal administration and record keeping
Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
Ad hoc projects and day-to-day executive support requirements

About You

You will be an experienced career Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant who has supported at CEO, Founder, entrepreneur or business-owner level.

You are naturally curious, switched on and comfortable working with an executive who moves quickly. You don’t need every next step mapped out for you - you anticipate, prioritise and use sound judgement to keep things moving.

You will also understand the trust involved in supporting both someone’s business and personal life. Discretion, emotional intelligence and the ability to build strong relationships will be essential.

You will bring:

Significant experience supporting a CEO, Founder, entrepreneur or business owner
Exceptional organisational and time-management capability
Strong judgement, discretion and attention to detail
Strong commercial acumen and intellectual curiosity
The ability to absorb information quickly and understand competing priorities
A proactive, resourceful and solutions-focused approach
Confidence operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent relationship-building capability
Experience supporting both professional and personal matters
A genuine desire to build a trusted, long-term executive partnership

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline will be highly regarded, as will demonstrated commercial acumen and intellectual curiosity.

Experience supporting founders, entrepreneurs, family offices, high-net-worth individuals or private principals will also be highly regarded.

The Offer

This is a highly trusted appointment within an established privately owned group, offering direct access to the Group CEO and Founder and the opportunity to become an integral part of his professional and personal support structure.

The role is based in Pyrmont, with hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, predominantly working from the office. There may also be occasions where support is provided from the executive’s residence as required.

The initial engagement is for two years with full employee entitlements, with a genuine intention for the appointment to continue longer term.

Salary up to $170K + Super, commensurate with experience.

If you are an accomplished Executive Assistant looking for a close working partnership with an entrepreneurial Group CEO and Founder - and enjoy being the person who anticipates, creates order and keeps everything moving behind the scenes - we would love to hear from you.

PLEASE APPLY BY FORWARDING YOUR CV & COVERLETTER TO INFO@ALTITUDE-EA.COM.AU or for a confidential discussion, contact Anastasia Kelly at Altitude EA.

Note: Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered. This is an office-based role and is not available as a remote position.