Executive/Business Support

Hays · Sydney CBD NSW · N/A
Posted 2d ago

Executive/Business Support

6 week contract | $500 per day incl super | Sydney CBD | Federal Government

Your new company
I am seeking an experienced Executive/Business Support officer to join a large, well-established government-owned organisation operating within a highly regulated environment for a 6-week contract. This is a fantastic short-term opportunity to work within a busy CFO Office, providing high-level support to senior leaders and the broader Finance function. You must be an Australian Citizen to apply.
Your new role
Working closely with the CFO Office and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide high-level executive and business support. This is a varied role combining executive support, governance, reporting, stakeholder coordination and general business administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing high-level support to senior leadership
  • Coordinating meetings, events, agendas and documentation
  • Managing competing priorities and stakeholder requests
  • Supporting executive and board reporting
  • Managing shared inboxes and coordinating requests
  • Assisting with procurement and purchase order activities
  • Coordinating onboarding, offboarding, travel and site visits
  • Maintaining SharePoint sites and internal resources
  • Helping improve processes, systems and templates
  • Providing EA support to senior executives when required

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

  • Previous experience in Executive Support, Business Support, Group Support or senior administration
  • Experience supporting C-suite executives or a Senior Leadership Team
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  • Experience in government, a government-owned organisation or another highly regulated environment would be highly regarded
  • Strong Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills
  • Previous exposure to governance, reporting or process improvement would be advantageous.
  • You must be an Australian Citizen to apply.
  • You must be comfortable providing 1 reference prior to submission to the client.

What you'll get in return

  • 6-week contract
  • $450$500 per day, inclusive of super
  • Sydney-based opportunity
  • Work closely with C-suite and senior leadership
  • Broad role offering exposure across executive support, governance and business operations
  • Opportunity to join a large and highly regarded organisation

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Niamh Kelly via Niamh.kelly@hays.com.au
#3024930

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