As our Executive Assistant, you will be providing professional, strategic and administrative assistance and support to the Chief Financial Officer based in Sydney and the Chief Operations officer based in Brisbane. This demanding position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the success of NEXTDC by providing seamless support while also driving operational excellence.  

Day to day duties will include the management of complex executives’ schedules, appointments and travel arrangements. You will be responsible for preparing strategic presentations, managing email campaigns, handling expenses and supporting the execution of events. This role requires the ability to anticipate needs, proactively solve problems and support cross-functional teams, ensuring our executives can operate at their highest level. You will be working and collaborating with a talented team of strategic Executive Assistants based across Melbourne and Brisbane that have our leadership teams support to drive our company’s growth and success.  

In addition to executive support, you will be a key figure in ensuring the smooth operation of our office environment across multiple Sydney locations (Port Macquarie, Artarmon). Your responsibilities will also include managing office supplies across our organisation, liaising with our senior leadership team, managing catering for executive meetings, guest, and customer meetings and when required, being first point of contact for any office-related needs, ensuring a welcoming and efficient workspace.  

This is an initial 12 month Fixed Term maternity cover! 

Our Pact Packaging division is pioneering a whole of product life cycle approach to sustainable packaging. Partnering with global brands to local dairy producers, we integrate supply chain efficiencies and sustainable practices into everything we design and manufacture.

About this opportunity

The Assistant Leading Hand is responsible for assisting their shift Leading Hand to oversee all activities and persons within the production hall. Directly reporting to their shift Leading Hand, working closely with and accountable to the site Quality Officer.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Assigning and coordinating the tasks for their shift production team
• Machine operation; ensure machines operate efficiently and produce conforming product.
• Conducting product testing and making the necessary process adjustments of the machine whentesting indicates that it is required.
• Conduct all operations in such a manner as to comply with WHS requirements
• Conduct all operations which comply with Food Safety requirements
• Conduct all operations in such a manner as to comply with Quality Standards.
• Assist with overseeing the production hall operations.
• Promote a safe work environment and adhere to the company safety obligations in accordance with WHS legislation.
• Adhere to the company environmental obligations in accordance with environmental legislation.
• Efficiently operate all scheduled production lines and attend to faulty machinery immediately.
• Provide technical assistance and support to their shift Leading Hand.
• Coordinate production team activities and assignments.
• Ensure the production schedule provided is followed to meet production targets.
• Monitor quality control.
• Drive housekeeping.
• Acting shift Leading Hand in their absence.

Your skills and experience

As an experienced Machine Operator, you will be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and pay excellent attention to detail.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Previous machine operation experience (Blow moulding experience preferred though not essential)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Capable of troubleshooting and resolving problems at the root cause and the ability to make minor machine adjustments to address efficiency and product non-conformances with the use of small hand tools
• Strong focus on safety and able to apply methodologies to improve processes
• A commitment to quality
• Results driven
• Good written & verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of HACCP & GMP
• Reliable, punctual, and available to work weekends
• Hold a current NSW forklift licence or be willing to obtain one

Research Intern for  a Leading Australian Funding Solutions Provider

About the Company:

• Our client is dedicated to fueling the growth of Australian businesses by helping them secure grants, awards, and traineeships.
• Trusted by businesses across various industries, our client specialises in identifying opportunities and challenges that can unlock funding and recognition.
• They provide end-to-end management, from identifying opportunities and crafting tailored strategies to handling applications and delivering measurable results.

About the Role:

This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in grant research, proposal development, and project coordination. You’ll work closely with the team to identify funding opportunities, manage application processes, and support clients in achieving their business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grant and Awards Research: Identify and track funding and business award opportunities suitable for various industries.
• Proposal Development: Assist in creating tailored grant proposals in collaboration with the account management team.
• Application Management: Monitor application statuses, report outcomes, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Traineeship Coordination: Work with external providers to organise traineeship programs and complete related administrative tasks.
• Calendar Management: Maintain a centralised schedule of opportunities and ensure timely updates for stakeholders.
• Reporting and Admin Support: Prepare reports on grant activities and support the team with general administrative tasks.

More Info:

• Location: North Sydney
• Type: Part-time internship of at least 3 days per week
• Duration: 6 months
• Work Arrangement: Office-based
• Start Date: mid January 2025
• Allowance: monthly allowance will be provided to support some expenses during internship

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Business, or a related field.
• Finance or Economics background is preferred. 
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with grants or funding processes is a plus.
• Enthusiastic and proactive, with a passion for helping businesses grow.