Talent International is currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to join our client's team based in Sydney. This position is a contract role for a 2-month contract with the view to be extended or could go permanent and pays an hourly rate of $57 - $60/hr + Super.

7.6 hours a day / 38 hours a week

Position Summary:

An Executive Assistant plays a key role in providing high-level executive support to the Chief Data Officer with reference to and interpretation of the client's policies and procedures.

The role entails responding to complex enquiries using judgement and initiative while using considerable technical skills and discretion when making decisions.

The role reports to the Chief Data Officer.

Accountabilities:

• Proactively provide executive support and assistance, whilst exercising discretion, initiative and confidentiality at all times.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining effective channels of communication, interpreting requests and correspondence to prioritise.
• Undertake diary, email and document management, including the monitoring and prioritising of emails and assisting with the preparation of responses.
• Use superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain executive stakeholder relationships.
• Facilitate and plan meetings, including compiling agendas and other documents, preparing minutes and following up on allocated or outstanding meeting tasks.
• Provide advice on the interpretation of the client's Policies and Procedures and apply to all activities as appropriate.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects aligned with the Enterprise Data Office.
• Provide senior administrative support for meetings as required.
• Participate in relevant projects and business improvement activities to streamline processes and facilitate administrative efficiency.
• Manage and support the delivery of clients' projects, initiatives and other ad hoc programs as required.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values
• Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• High level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Advanced level of computer literacy, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including the Microsoft Office suit of applications.
• Superior time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.
• An understanding of and commitment to client's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / [email protected] for a confidential discussion.