Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to Chairman

Join a Leading Family-Owned Business Transforming South Australia

Are you a proactive, highly organised professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment? Our long-standing, highly respected family-owned business is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our chairman in delivering excellence across a broad portfolio of projects and businesses in South Australia.

For over 50 years, we have set the standard for integrity, innovation, and quality in South Australia’s business community. Our interests span Project Management, Property development and investment, commercial office and retail spaces, car park operations, serviced apartments and retirement villages. As Executive Assistant, you will be at the heart of our executive operations—supporting the chairman and senior leaders as they drive the ongoing growth and success of our diverse enterprises.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative assistance, including calendar and email management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and document preparation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including finance teams, auditors, and business partners, ensuring effective and accurate information flow.
• Draft agendas and collate material for reading, preparation for meetings and detailed minute taking.
• Handle sensitive financial and business information with the utmost discretion and in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Proactively ensure smooth executive office operations by anticipating needs, supporting workflow, managing information, and preparing detailed financial reports.
• Provide personal assistance to the Chairman, including driving to meetings, events, and site visits.

Essential to the Role

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role, preferably supporting senior leaders in a corporate environment.
• Experience in the construction, real estate or property development industry.
• Strong financial literacy, with the ability to read, interpret, and summarise financial statements, reports, and key performance indicators.
• Exceptional organisational, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills with attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with financial software or ERP systems is highly regarded.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.
• High level of Emotional Intelligence and a good sense of humour.
• Current driver’s licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience working in an Australian corporate or financial services environment.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to the email address below. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.