Executive Assistant

• Join Ausgrid as we embark on our exciting transformation journey!
• 14 Month (mat leave cover) Fixed Term Contract | $115,347-$$124,842 + 15.5% Super
• Enjoy a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) in support of work life balance

Ausgrid is on an exciting transformation journey and now is the time to be a part of something big. We are proud to service Australia’s east coast, as a leading business in energy distribution, delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to more than 1.8 million homes – that’s over four million Australians relying on us every day. 

Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power for a resilient, affordable net zero future. ​  

We take pride in knowing that the work we collectively achieve today, will transform the world tomorrow. We value a culture of working and living safely, being customer focussed, commercially minded, collaborative, honest, accountable, and respectful. Our values are not just initiatives driven by leaders; they define the way we work.

Your new role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to our Group Executive of Market Development & Strategy, and the broader team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide high-level administrative support exclusively to the Group Executive of Market Development & Strategy, with additional ad hoc support to the wider group (group size of approx. 70 eployees)
• Manage the executive's daily work requirements, including diary management, travel arrangements and meeting coordination.
• Organise and prioritise conflicting work and business commitments.
• Establish effective relationships with the Executive Leadership team and other internal stakeholders
• Communicate with key external stakeholders on behalf of the Group Executive.
• Coordinate executive-level meetings, preparing agendas, minutes and correspondence.
• Organise and circulate communications, reports, and correspondence for the Group Executive.
• Establish and maintain effective administrative processes within the group.
• Manage group communications, quarterly Town Hall events, team offsites, and additional support as required.

Spark our interest!

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

To be considered, you will have:

• Proven experience in a high-level EA position, supporting senior executives.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with SuccessFactors is highly desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Grow with Ausgrid
To continue building on our rich heritage, we actively invest in our people’s development through secondments, onsite training, mentoring circles, e-learning, Australian Graduate School of Management programs (UNSW) and study assistance.

It is through our investment in our people that the average tenure across the business is 14 years and our current turnover is sitting at a market competitive rate of just 3.9%.  

Ausgrid perks
Revel in more than just a competitive salary! Our employees enjoy a dynamic range of market leading support and safety services, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts, and flexibility arrangements in many forms. 

Our people are paramount to the continued success of Ausgrid, therefore celebrating great work is important to us! It’s not just the big wins that count, we have provided our employees the opportunity to applaud peer successes daily through our Amped Recognition Program. But let’s not forget the major milestones! For those ready to exceed expectations, anticipate a nomination for a CEO award at our formal end of year Award gala.

Belonging at Ausgrid  

At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.  
 

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team - recruitment@ausgrid.com.au. 

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.