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Executive Assistant

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 3+ years proven experience as a Virtual, Executive, or Personal Assistant.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, online scheduling tools (Outlook, Google Calendar), and emerging technologies (AI tools, cloud services, VoIP).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational and time management skills, and demonstrated discretion and professionalism.
  • Experience with social media management (LinkedIn) and familiarity with Xero is advantageous.

Requirements:

  • Manage the GM's calendar, schedule meetings, coordinate appointments, and arrange travel plans, itineraries, and accommodations.
  • Oversee projects and tasks using Monday.com; track timelines, deliverables, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to the GM.
  • Draft, proofread, and edit emails, reports, and presentations; prepare meeting agendas; record accurate minutes; manage communications with timely follow-ups.
  • Conduct research to support environmental initiatives; compile data for reports and publications; update databases and assist with grants and environmental assessments.

Job description

About the Company:

For more than 20 years, the company has worked alongside homeowners, councils, developers, architects, builders and surveyors throughout South East NSW. The company offers specialized expertise in on-site wastewater management, stormwater quality management and bushfire hazard assessment.
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and assertive individual to join our team as a Virtual Executive Assistant. This remote position involves providing executive and administrative support, overseeing tasks, projects, and communication across multiple businesses.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Support
- Manage the GM’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
- Arrange travel plans, itineraries, and accommodations.
- Organize and maintain files, documents, and reports.

Project Management
- Track timelines, tasks, and deliverables using Monday.com.
- Assist with coordinating environmental research projects and meeting deadlines.
- Monitor progress and provide regular updates to the GM.

Communication
- Draft, proofread, and edit emails, reports, and presentations.
- Manage communications, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
- Prepare meeting agendas and record accurate minutes.

Research and Data
- Conduct research to support environmental initiatives.
- Compile data for reports, presentations, and publications.
- Update databases with relevant information.

Task Prioritization and Follow-Up
- Prioritize and manage the GM’s tasks effectively, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
- Set reminders for important deadlines, meetings, and events.


Proofreading and Editing
- Review scientific and technical documents for accuracy, grammar, and formatting.
- Ensure consistency and quality in all written communications and publications.

Technology and Tools
- Proficient use of Monday.com to manage workflows and enhance team collaboration.
- Use tools like Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and any other relevant software.
- Familiarity with environmental software or databases is a plus.

General Support
- Assist with the preparation of grant applications, proposals, and environmental assessments.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.
- Handle other administrative or operational tasks to support the GM effectively.

Qualifications
  • 3 years or more proven experience as a Virtual, Executive, or Personal Assistant.
  • Proficient in emerging technologies (e.g., AI tools, cloud services, VoIP) and Microsoft Office.
  • Skilled in word processing, spreadsheets, and online scheduling tools (e.g., Outlook, Google Calendar).Strong phone, email, and messaging communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and written communication abilities.
  • Discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
  • Experience with social media management, especially LinkedIn.
  • Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace.
  • Experience with Xero is an advantage.
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