APAC Business Support Leader

Michael Page; Sydney; Remote; AUD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an APAC Business Support Leader to oversee secretarial and business support across the APAC region. The role is temporary and focused on proactive executive support, coordinating calendars, travel, and leadership meetings across time zones.

Located in Australia but remote, you will drive alignment among leadership teams, manage cross-functional processes, prepare presentations and reports, and support employee engagement and culture initiatives across APAC.

Qualifications

• Experience as Facility Coordinator/Executive Business Partner in manufacturing, supply chain or multi-site environments.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in administrative tools and software.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem-solving.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in records and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to provide proactive executive support and drive priorities.
• Manage complex calendars, travel, leadership meetings, and scheduling across time zones.
• Coordinate and deliver leadership forums, meetings, events and town halls with seamless execution.
• Act as trusted advisor to leadership, anticipating needs and managing priorities.
• Track decisions, actions and key business outcomes across leadership teams.
• Serve as central coordination point between leadership and support functions for timely resolution of needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

The APAC Business Support Leader will oversee secretarial and business support functions within the retail industry, ensuring smooth operations across the APAC region. This temporary role requires a proactive approach to managing administrative processes and supporting the team.

This organisation operates in the retail industry and develops and sells seed products and crop protection chemicals industry.

Description

• Partner closely with senior leaders, providing proactive executive support to drive operational effectiveness and business priorities.
• Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, leadership meetings, and executive scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate and deliver leadership forums, meetings, events, and town halls, ensuring seamless execution and strong stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, anticipating business needs, identifying risks, and managing competing priorities.
• Drive alignment across leadership teams by tracking decisions, actions, and key business outcomes.
• Serve as the central coordination point between leadership and support functions, ensuring timely resolution of operational needs and challenges.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Australia, Japan, Korea, and the broader APAC region.
• Lead administrative coordination for the APAC Leadership Team, promoting consistency, efficiency, and high-quality execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional business processes, including performance reviews, business updates, communications, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, briefing materials, and meeting documentation for senior leadership audiences.
• Support employee engagement, communication, and culture initiatives that enhance collaboration and organisational effectiveness across APAC.
• Facilitate collaboration across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring strong communication, alignment, and execution of regional priorities.

Profile

A successful APAC Business Support Leader should have:

• Proven experience as Facility Coordinator, Operational, Logistic or Executive Business Partner in manufacturing, supply chain or multi-site business environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in administrative tools and software.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem-solving.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in records and reporting.

Job Offer

• Hourly rate of $50.00 to $60.00 AUD.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable experience in the retail industry.
• Business located in Chatswood, but role will be fully remote working.