Job Description
Overview
National Business | High-Impact, Fast-Paced Role
Partner 1 : 1 with a dynamic, influential COO in a pivotal period of growth
Drive cadence, influence outcomes and play a central role in business execution
The Opportunity
This is an exceptional opportunity for a polished and highly capable Executive Assistant to support a transformative and fast-paced Chief Operating Officer within a major national organisation. The business operates in a complex, operationally intensive environment and is undergoing a significant uplift in efficiency, structure and leadership cadence.
The COO is seeking a true partner โ someone who brings control, rhythm and foresight to her world. This role goes far beyond traditional EA tasks. You will be the central point of coordination across her executive team, a trusted advisor, and the person who ensures priorities stay on track.
This is a role for someone who enjoys taking full ownership, influencing outcomes, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Role
As the COOโs right hand, your responsibilities will include:
Driving daily priorities through structured morning check-ins and alignment
Complex diary, meeting and travel management across multiple states
Acting as a gatekeeper and managing external stakeholders, including major retail partners
Running point on follow-ups, key actions and WIP items across senior leaders
Supporting board and event coordination, agendas, minutes and communications
Helping shape the COOโs internal and external profile, including brand-building activities
Protecting her time, managing bottlenecks, and ensuring communication is polished and well-received
Supporting with expenses, approvals and operational workflow
Joining key meetings to provide the โpulseโ of the room and help guide next steps
The Expertise
To be considered, you will bring:
5+ yearsโ experience as an EA supporting C-suite, senior executives or equivalent
Refined EQ, sound judgement and absolute discretion โ confidentiality is paramount
Confidence managing strong personalities and navigating senior stakeholder environments
A natural ability to drive cadence, accountability and follow-through
Maturity, intuition and the ability to โread the roomโ and stay three steps ahead
Experience across logistics-heavy, operational or fast-paced industries is advantageous
Strong written communication and an ability to finesse messaging when needed
A polished, composed and relationship-led presence
Above all, weโre looking for someone who takes control, brings clarity, and becomes indispensable to a leader who is lifting the organisation to its next level.
The Next Step
If you would like further information on this opportunity, please call Grace Jorgensen on 0499 910 241 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, apply online with an updated resume today!
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 12, 2025
Job Type:
Business
Location:
Australia
Company:
Assistant Sydney
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