Entry Level Executive Assistant

Entry Level Executive Assistant

The opportunity

As our Entry Level Executive Assistant, you’ll provide administrative support within the Core Business Services division. The role is integral to supporting client-serving executives - Partners, Associate Partners, Executive Directors, and Directors (PEDD). You will demonstrate an understanding of your PEDD’s needs, an ability to work with wider business thinking and deliver service in a proactive and collaborative manner, while reflecting an active knowledge-sharing culture.

This role is based in Naarm – Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options. 

Your key responsibilities 

• Understand the importance of effective diary management, securing time in client calendars, and an understanding of prioritising time to stakeholders.  You will need to quickly understand the PEDD’s key clients and stakeholders.
• Be flexible in your working style and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities in busy environments.
• Organise and manage comprehensive and complex diaries, arrange a variety of meetings, and organise extensive travel and accommodation.

What we look for

To be considered for this role you must have the following skills;

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to various tasks and work hours.
• Demonstrate EY’s core values - integrity, respect, and teaming; building relationships based on doing the right thing; energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• Diary management skills, business acumen and the ability to work independently.
• Experience in managing confidential and sensitive information using discretion and good judgement, at all times.  
• Excellent relationship building and networking skills to ensure solid communication with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and executives.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, independently prioritising workloads, and taking the initiative to deliver.

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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