Executive Assistant

About the role

BDO is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support partners, directors and senior leaders within its Advisory team. You will act as a trusted business partner, providing high‑level executive, operational and stakeholder support to enable leaders to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administration support to ensure smooth and efficient processes across the Advisory business.
• Manage diaries for partners and directors, schedule appointments, resolve conflicts and prioritize tasks.
• Prepare client engagement documentation, edit reports, presentations and briefing papers.
• Support project set‑up, workflow coordination and operational activities across client engagements.
• Coordinate month‑end billing, financial administration and reporting requirements.
• Arrange travel bookings and accommodation for partners and team members.
• Organise team initiatives such as meetings, training, onboarding, employee movements and events.
• Maintain client and project data with high accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist with business improvement initiatives and broader Advisory team administration.

Required profile

• Significant experience in a similar executive assistant role within a professional services or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to support multiple senior leaders in a fast‑paced, complex setting.
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach with the ability to anticipate needs and work autonomously.
• Collaborative mindset and genuine passion for enabling leaders and teams to perform at their best.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with Dynamics 365 CRM and Workday PSA (highly regarded).
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce professional, high‑quality documentation.

What we offer

• Opportunities to work on diverse client engagements across Australia.
• Access to partners, mentors and professional development programs.
• Health, wellbeing, financial and social benefits including fitness challenges, corporate health insurance discounts and BWell program.
• Flexible leave options, family support, cultural and religious leave, and additional leave purchase.
• Inclusive culture recognised by Diversity Council of Australia and WGEA.