About Skykraft

Skykraft builds and operates satellites to deliver Air Traffic Management (ATM) services from space. This highly agile, hands-on company designs and manufactures satellites in central Canberra and, by mass, own half of the Australian-built satellites ever launched. Skykraft are moving to the roll-out phase of their satellite constellation to meet significant global demand to improve the efficiency of Air Traffic Management.

The satellites also provide improved flight safety in under-developed regions where conventional infrastructure is lacking. Skykraft are at the absolute forefront of their field with unique innovation and technology and have secured over $120M in funding from high profile blue-chip investors. This is your chance to join the team during the rapid growth stage and to be part of the success story.

The Opportunity

In this key position, you will play a critical role in supporting the eChief of Staff and the broader Skykraft team. Working across the broader business, this role will see you actively involved in projects, events, reporting, and senior leadership meetings and objectives.

This role will leverage your significant experience in senior administration, project or executive support and you will be key to facilitating the smooth operations of the company.

Skykraft has a hands-on approach with a very open, team-focussed workplace with strong mutually supportive relationships. You will be provided with an opportunity to work with an outcome focussed business, as well as a group of incredibly talented, collaborative and intelligent team that are leaders in their fields.

The Role

This role will be instrumental in supporting the Chief of Staff and broader executive team. You will provide advanced administrative support to project teams to ensure projects are executed successfully, as well as support high priority initiatives across the broader Skykraft business.

The ideal candidate has maturity, excellent interpersonal skills, situational awareness and high EQ, as well as be detail orientated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of high-level projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
• Monitor and report on project milestones and progress, assisting the team in ensuring timelines are adhered to
• Organise and facilitate project meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and the creation of detailed meeting minutes and action items
• Support effective communication between project stakeholders, ensuring all relevant parties are informed and updated
• Help track and report project risks, issues, and changes, escalating concerns to the project manager when necessary
• Organisation of conferences and events, managing logistics, communication, and post-event follow-ups
• Support business development and commercial activities as and when required

The Ideal Person

You will significant experience (5+ years) providing complex administration support, either as an EA, project support officer or office manager etc. You will display a high-level of EQ, maturity and a knack for knowing how to pre-empt, and solve issues before problems arise. When appropriate, you will be influential to achieve the teams’ objectives. Strong judgement and good decision making are key for your success in this role.

You will be up for a challenge, be able to work across competing deadlines and be proactive with outcomes focus and mindset. Your time management and organisation skills will be crucial in this role, as is your ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment, and be adaptive to change. Experience or relevant qualifications in agile methodology (Scrum, Agile PM, Prince2 etc.) are highly desirable, but not essential.

Skykraft is focusing on talent, team fit and can-do attitude, and someone who will seize the opportunity to drive their career forward through this opportunity.

You will enjoy the challenge of a fast growth technology business where seizing new opportunities to learn and grow is exciting for you.

Full work rights and the ability to pass a national police check is mandatory to be considered.

Salary / Rate

$80k - $100k + Super

Please note, applications close 5:00PM AEDT 28th February 2025.

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Tamasi on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20291.

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.