Great benefits and remuneration
Work with industry - leading products and technology
Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality
At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere
We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.
Our work will take you in different directions
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team in Brisbane.
This role is ideal for an organised, proactive and engaged Executive Assistant who is looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and bring a positive, solutions-focused approach to supporting senior leadership.
What will you be doing?
Provide support to the Regional Director on all day-to-day operations
Respond to complex / escalated enquiries
Travel management and coordination
Support special projects and/or events as and when required
Coordinate internal and external meetings so that they run smoothly eg scheduling meeting times, making travel arrangements for attendees, and ensuring that various meeting amenities are available
Accurately transcribe, type, format and proofread a wide variety of material including presentations
Welcome and assist visitors to ensure a professional and friendly impression of the organisation
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement in all interactions
What are we looking for?
3+ years’ experience supporting leadership teams at an executive level
Experience working within a global organisation is advantageous
Ability to support project initiatives, with experience sitting in executive meetings and conferences
Customer centric focus - ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support and partner with leaders across the business
High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Proactive, can-do attitude
Discretion, diplomacy and the ability to maintain confidentiality
There’s so much more to KONE than you may realise.
Career development and progression opportunities within a global business
A friendly and flexible work environment that makes KONE a great place to work
The breadth of our business means career pathways both local and abroad. You’ll be inspired by what’s possible, using each new experience as a steppingstone to where you want to go
Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand to apply for this position.
This role is being sourced directly by KONE. We respectfully request no agency approaches.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live.
As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
