Executive Assistant Team Leader

Executive Assistant Team Leader

The opportunity 

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant Team Leader based in Melbourne.

The role will be comprising of Team Leader responsibilities together with an appropriate EA allocation. This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself both professionally and personally, be bold and rewarded!

This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract and is based in Naarm - Melbourne.

Your key responsibilities 

As an EA Team Leader you will be responsible for managing a team of Executive Assistants, inclusive of:

• overseeing all aspects of the performance management cycle including employee performance evaluation, mid and year end reviews; coaching, goal setting and ongoing development and managing performance.
• stakeholder management, understanding Partners and Senior Leadership needs and expectations along with navigating wider business demands; recruitment and on-boarding of new EAs; resource management and workforce planning; building a high performance team and driving initiatives for continued improvement including leading engaging team meetings
• working effectively across various teams and escalating issues to the Assigned Support Manger as necessary; and engagement of the Melbourne EA Community including organising events and sessions to provide learning and support opportunities.

What we look for      

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

• passionate about people development and thrives on service delivery and developing strong and enduring relationships;
• focused on your own professional growth and will relish the opportunity to invest in your personal development that comes with this role;
• a front runner in business improvement.

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.  

• impeccable written and oral skills communication skills; and
• demonstrated resilience and the tendency to be energised by tough challenges.

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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