Executive Assistant to GM Development

About the role

Assistant Sydney is recruiting, on behalf of an international property group, an experienced Executive Assistant to support the General Manager of Development. The business has a large portfolio of major development projects and a team of over 100 people, so the role goes beyond traditional executive support and involves coordinating a large, dynamic team. It is a 3-month temp-to-perm opportunity with immediate start, hybrid working and multiple premium Sydney office locations.

Key responsibilities

• Diary and inbox management, prioritising competing demands and anticipating the executive's needs
• Act as key point of contact across senior leadership, development teams, external partners and industry stakeholders
• Manage correspondence, redirect enquiries and escalate matters appropriately
• Draft and coordinate correspondence, presentations, executive submissions, meeting materials and follow-up actions
• Support contract documentation, approvals, financial reporting, budgets and purchase orders
• Coordinate business events, project launches and employee engagement initiatives
• Provide overflow diary and administrative support to a second senior executive in the Development leadership team

Required profile

• 8+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives in fast-paced corporate environments
• Previous exposure to property, development, construction or a similar complex commercial business is highly regarded
• Exceptionally organised, proactive and commercially aware, with autonomy and sound judgement
• Immediately available or able to start at short notice, open to a three-month temp-to-perm arrangement
• Able to commute between multiple Sydney office locations

What we offer

• Salary of around $140,000-$150,000 package
• Onsite parking and other employee benefits
• Hybrid working arrangements