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Executive Assistant & Board AdministratorMichael Page • Sydney, NSW, AU
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Executive Assistant & Board Administrator

Executive Assistant & Board Administrator

Michael Page • Sydney, NSW, AU
12 days ago
Job description
  • A varied and rewarding position with broad organisational exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Australian operator of highly secure, sovereign data centre infrastructure, serving government, enterprise, and critical infrastructure customers. The organisation specialises in resilient, large-scale facilities that support mission-critical digital services, with a strong focus on security, reliability, scalability, and data sovereignty, while continuing to invest in sustainable infrastructure to meet growing demand for cloud and advanced computing workloads.

Job Description

Executive Support

  • Provide high-level executive support to two senior leaders, balancing priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
  • Manage complex calendars, diaries, meetings, inboxes and executive workflows.
  • Coordinate stakeholder engagement, travel arrangements, accommodation and logistics.
  • Prepare and format correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing papers, submissions and executive communications.
  • Monitor and manage action items, deadlines and follow-up activities.

Board & Governance Administration

  • Coordinate board and committee meeting schedules, agendas and meeting logistics.
  • Prepare, collate and distribute board papers and governance materials using board management platforms.
  • Support the preparation of board minutes, resolutions, action registers and decision logs.
  • Maintain governance records, statutory registers and corporate documentation.
  • Assist with regulatory, compliance and corporate secretariat activities as required.

Corporate Development & Business Support

  • Support strategic initiatives, transactions and corporate development activities.
  • Assist with research, market analysis, reporting and due diligence coordination.
  • Prepare materials for executive and board presentations.
  • Contribute to project administration, stakeholder coordination and business reporting.

Team & Operational Support

  • Coordinate team events, functions and internal activities.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Significant experience as an Executive Assistant, Board Administrator, Executive Officer, or similar senior support position.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting executives in a complex corporate environment.
  • Strong board administration and governance coordination experience.
  • Experience preparing board papers, meeting agendas, minutes and resolutions.
  • Exceptional organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • A high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
  • The ability to work autonomously while managing multiple competing priorities.

Desirable Experience

  • Exposure to legal, governance, corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, or strategic project environments.
  • Experience using governance platforms such as Diligent or similar board management systems.
  • Familiarity with legal operations platforms and process improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer

What's on Offer

  • A highly visible role supporting senior executive leadership.
  • Exposure to board governance and strategic business initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performing corporate environment.
  • A varied and rewarding position with broad organisational exposure.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

Eligibility RequirementsApplicants must be:

  • Australian Citizens with the ability to obtain a government security clearance; or
  • New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents with the ability to obtain the relevant security clearance.
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