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Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Robert HalfMalvern, Victoria, Australia
1 day ago
Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established Melbourne based business operating across the construction and facilities sector, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two senior stakeholders. Starting on a temporary contract with a view to permanency, this role will see you managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, taking meeting minutes, and acting as the key link between leadership and the broader team. You'll help bring structure to busy workdays, support internal communication, and provide full administrative assistance to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Duties

Within this role you will be responsible for :

  • Providing full executive support to two senior stakeholders, helping manage their day-to-day operations and communication.
  • Overseeing complex and busy calendars, resolving scheduling conflicts and preventing double bookings.
  • Acting as a key liaison, triaging incoming requests and maintaining structure around priorities.
  • Managing inboxes, sorting, flagging priorities, drafting responses, and reducing admin backlog.
  • Attending internal meetings, taking clear and accurate minutes, and following up with written summaries and action points.
  • Coordinating travel, site visits, and meeting logistics for stakeholders.
  • Maintaining consistent communication between stakeholders and broader teams, acting as the key point of contact.
  • Liaising closely with the Operations Manager to ensure alignment across departments.
  • Preparing weekly project summaries to update stakeholders on key developments and status.
  • Assisting with business reporting, general administration, and ensuring follow-ups are logged and scheduled.
  • Creating structure and routine around task management and business flow, helping stakeholders stay on track.
  • Drafting, sending, and following up emails and meeting notes to ensure no details are overlooked.

Skills & Experience

You will have :

  • Proven capability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Capacity to make well-informed decisions and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
  • Ability to work independently, taking initiative to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating a polished and professional demeanor in all interactions.
  • Previous experience providing high-level support to executives, ideally in a project- or trade-based environment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities for clear and effective interactions with stakeholders.
  • A proactive attitude, actively identifying opportunities to improve workflows and assist leadership.
  • Capacity to maintain structure and efficiency in an executive setting, including calendar and inbox management.
  • Familiarity with business processes and basic financial concepts is highly advantageous.
  • Culture & Benefits

  • A focus on teamwork, mutual support, and celebrating achievements through project-based team events and end-of-year celebrations.
  • High-performing employees are celebrated, those who value collaboration, flexibility, recognition, and contributing to a close-knit team will thrive in this environment.
  • Apply Today

    Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.

    Learn more about our Melbourne recruitment services : http : / / www.roberthalf.com.au / recruitment-agency-melbourne

    Job Reference No : 06810-0013256427SJ

    By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice : https : / / www.roberthalf.com / au / en / privacy . Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.

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