Executive Assistant

• Start Date: First Week of July
• Location: Fully Remote (Work From Home)
• Duration: 7 - Week Assignment

About the Company

Our client is a leading Australian consultancy that helps businesses navigate government, media, and stakeholder engagement. They provide strategic advice on political and regulatory matters, communications, and reputation management, supporting organisations through major announcements, public issues, and crisis situations.

About the Role

Metier Recruitment is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join this highly respected organisation on a 7-week assignment.

This role requires a someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates exceptional discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing executive and administrative support to the Director, including managing calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and daily priorities.
• Monitoring emails, correspondence, and urgent matters, ensuring timely follow-up and action.
• Preparing reports, presentations, meeting materials, and other business documentation.
• Coordinating client onboarding, maintaining records, contracts, and invoicing information.
• Liaising with clients, employees, suppliers, accountants, and other key stakeholders.
• Managing databases, contact lists, business records, and compliance-related administration.
• Coordinating political updates, maintaining registers, and supporting lobbying compliance requirements.
• Assisting with invoicing, timesheets, reporting, and the day-to-day administration of business operations while handling confidential information with the utmost discretion.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Executive Assistant position.
• Strong experience managing complex calendars and travel arrangements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and work autonomously.
• Demonstrated professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems.
• Experience working efficiently in fast-paced environments while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite.

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your most recent CV for consideration.