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About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and passionate Executive Assistant to play a key support role to the National Lead Tax Partner based in Brisbane on a 9‑month maximum term contract. In this role, you’ll also contribute to broader operational initiatives in partnership with the Operations Manager. This is a fast‑paced and varied position, playing a critical role in enabling the Partner to operate effectively and focus on strategic priorities.
Beyond core executive support, you’ll also contribute to project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement across the business, as well as supporting client work through seamless coordination and communication.
Duties and responsibilities
Diary management, including scheduling meetings and managing conflicting priorities
Prepare and coordinate documentation for meetings, including agendas, reports, presentations, and accurate minute-taking with follow-up on actions
Monitor and manage email communications, flagging urgent matters
Plan and coordinate meetings, training sessions, events, travel and accommodation
Coordinate client on-boarding processes, ensuring compliance with the firm’s risk framework
Support operational activities and business processes alongside the Operations Manager
Manage expenses, billing, and general administrative tasks as required
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
About You
Previous experience in a Practice/Executive Assistant 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
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, 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 for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
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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.
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