Executive Assistant

About the Company:

Minetek is a global air, water and sound solutions provider based here in Australia. The business is a leader in the provision of water evaporation, water management, underground ventilation, sound attenuation and noise control solutions

With over 150 years combined experience, the business has successfully delivered thousands of ‘world-first’ projects for hundreds of clients across the globe.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and commercially minded Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership.

The role will require someone who can work with a high degree of discretion and independence, confidently communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and anticipate requirements before they become issues.

This position is based in our North Sydney office.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support

• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to senior leadership.
• Manage complex calendars, appointments, meetings and competing priorities.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparation of agendas, meeting materials and relevant documentation.
• Monitor executive commitments and ensure follow-ups and actions are completed.
• Prepare, format and review correspondence, reports, presentations and other executive documents.
• Assist with preparation for leadership meetings, presentations and business reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of key decisions, actions and commitments.
• Handle confidential and commercially sensitive information with a high level of discretion.

Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a professional point of contact between the executive and internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate communication across departments and ensure important information reaches the appropriate stakeholders.
• Draft and coordinate emails, correspondence and executive communications.
• Build effective working relationships with employees, clients, suppliers, partners and other stakeholders.
• Follow up outstanding information, approvals and actions on behalf of the executive.

Travel & Logistics

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, ground transport and itineraries.
• Prepare detailed travel schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate meetings and logistics around executive travel.
• Assist with travel-related administration, expenses and reconciliations.
• Respond quickly and effectively to changes in travel or scheduling requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Executive Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience supporting executives or members of a leadership team.
• Strong diary, calendar and meeting management skills.
• Experience working across multiple locations or with international stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international business travel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with project management, CRM (HubSpot), ERP or document-management systems.
• Experience working in mining, engineering, manufacturing, construction or another technical/industrial environment is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Demonstrated discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and work across different systems and business platforms.

Culture and Benefits

Minetek is an organisation with strong company values, a business that cares about the personal and professional development of its employees. We work hard to provide a work environment that encourages open communication and collaboration, whilst remaining constantly mindful of what it takes to evolve a culture that will support long-term employee engagement.

We are offering a competitive salary package, along with exceptional company benefits. For your excellent performance, you will also be rewarded with career development opportunities and great team support.