Executive Assistant

Our Why 

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of technology to innovate and grow. 

About the Role (your why)

As an Executive Assistant, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work closely with a very busy leader, providing dedicated support that makes a real impact. You will be an organising extraordinaire! Responsible for managing a dynamic calendar, coordinating important meetings and travel, and handling communication with the highest level of discretion.

If you’re someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thrives on anticipating needs, and partnering with your executive to achieve success, this role offers a platform to make a real impact.

What you’ll do 

• Provide expert administrative support for the CISO, proactively anticipating their needs, efficiently managing their diary and travel schedule, and ensuring they are well prepared for every week.
• Manage communications by screening emails, determine priorities and matters requiring attention, independently taking actions on behalf of the CISO as appropriate.
• Ensure all requests are actioned in a timely and professional manner, including arranging meetings, replying to internal and external stakeholders, coordinating papers and presentations for relevant leadership and Board meetings.
• Create presentations and documents using the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as proof reading business critical documents and ensuring they are professionally worded and presented.
• Reconcile monthly expenses, and input and approve timesheets for the CISO.
• Work collaboratively with the virtual team of Executive Assistants across the business.

What you’ll bring

• Experience supporting senior executives is a must.
• Advanced skills using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail so you can manage multiple tasks and prioritise work without missing a beat.
• Discretion and tact when dealing with confidential, commercially sensitive, and personal information.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively, managing multiple and shifting demands with calm and ease.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the Group.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A proactive problem solver.

Why join us here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. 

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. 

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.