We are looking for an Executive Assistant/ Operations Coordinator to support the Director of Operations and provide high level operational support to the East Coast Senior Leadership team.

This role is a great opportunity for a highly experienced individual to provide operational and secretarial support to a busy Director and high functioning Senior Leadership team across the East Coast of Australia. You will be the glue that keeps the Senior Leadership team humming, comfortable being a point of contact with internal and external stakeholders, thrive in a fast-paced environments, can navigate ambiguity, you will be adept at anticipating the needs of these senior leaders and promote a high degree of professionalism.

We are an open, connected team who support each other and challenge the norms to exceed expectations and add value to our clients.

Specific to this role you will provide administrative support to the Director, exercising confidentiality and in addition:

• Be responsible for diary management and booking senior leadership meetings.
• Create and develop presentations and reports, agendas and minutes.
• Analyse financial and other data to provide advice to the director on key business performance metrics.
• Maintain files, records, calendars and diaries;
• Arrange and co-ordinate business travel, reconcile expenses and invoices.
• Co-ordinate business and team meetings for the Senior Leadership Team and Brisbane Support Office
• Lead or support projects critical to the Energy & Resources Greater Australia team
• Support other senior administrators as required.
• Work with a high attention to detail, maintaining control of tasks and activities.

What You’ll Bring

To succeed in this role, you will have the following experience and attributes

• Experience in a similar role within large Global or National organisation and used to working across multiple time zones and with several business units
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth/advanced knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite (including MS Excel, Teams, Word, Visio, Power BI, Sway, and PowerPoint)
• Be highly organised and have a solid working knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be proactive and take initiative – have a business improvement and growth mindset.
• Be adaptable in approach and working to different styles
• Take pride and accountability in your work

What We Offer

• Flexibility in terms of location and work hours (including some work from home)
• Exposure to different facets of the business and chance to work with diverse teams.
• A competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• Employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• A safe and inclusive work environment

Why choose Sodexo?   

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.   

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.     

 At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.   

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!     

How to apply?   

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience  and availability.    

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This will also be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.   

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!