Description : Executive Assistant. Company : TAL. Location : Sydney NSW
Company Description
Welcome to This Australian Life.
From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we’re all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence and retaining great talent.
We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what’s right, aim high, and work smart. Why not see where we can go?
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Assistant to our CFO, this is a diverse role where you will support two key members of our Finance Leadership Team. With the support of the wider Executive Assistant community, you will also assist the wider finance team with administrative requests and lead and support on projects and team events.
This is a permanent role, working flexibly from our Sydney office.
In this role you will:
- Maintain effective time management practices for the General Manager’s, including effective email and diary management, prioritising conflicting needs and ensuring time is appropriately available for critical meetings, as well as booking meeting rooms
- Manage phone calls and correspondence, redirecting questions where appropriate and drafting acknowledgement of responses
- Provide administration support to the direct reports of the General Manager’s
- Ensure the General Managers have relevant and appropriate documentation in advance of meetings and events
- Review and edit reports, presentations etc.
- Plan and organise team meetings, events and communications
- Arrange domestic and international travel plans and itineraries
- Pro-actively establish and maintain strong working relationships with the Executive Team and the wider Executive Assistant community
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years’ experience working in an Executive Assistant role, ideally within financial services
- Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Confident and a team player
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent writing skills
- Demonstrates a high degree of initiative
- Strong organisational skills demonstrated by the ability to work autonomously, effectively prioritise and perform multiple tasks seamlessly, and with excellent attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.
Additional Information
Work is a big part of this Australian life, and we work hard to make it one of the best parts. We don’t just say it; we do it. We offer a workplace that’s inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers.
We know the value of having different people from all walks of life, with varied points of view and attributes regardless of their age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status or any disabilities they might be living with. We strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace where a sense of belonging encourages people to bring their full selves to work.
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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.
If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.
