About BDO
At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and passionate Executive Assistant to support our Chief People Officer in Brisbane, as part of the People & Culture team. The position is offered at 0.8 FTE, with flexibility to work either four full days or spread across five shorter days.
This is a fast-paced and varied role that plays a critical part in enabling the Chief People Officer to operate efficiently and focus on strategic priorities. It offers exposure to executive-level activity and insight into strategic people initiatives, making it a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a trusted support role and enjoys working closely with senior leadership in a dynamic environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Diary management, including scheduling meetings and managing conflicting priorities
Prepare, coordinate and format documentation for meetings, including meeting agendas, presentations, reports and accurate minute-taking
Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communication channels and triaging requests where appropriate
Monitor workflows and flag key action items to ensure timely follow-up and progress tracking
Plan and coordinate meetings, training sessions, events, travel and accommodation
Manage expenses, billing, and general administrative tasks as required
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
About You
Previous experience in a PA/EA or senior administrative support role
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A high level of professionalism, reliability, and confidence in handling confidential information
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
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What We Do
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of industry sectors. At BDO, we are guided by our values that are the foundation of what we deliver: IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done. Talk to us today.
