Cpt-11579 Business Support Virtual Assistant

20four7va; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym at Sydney offices

Health & wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Exclusive offers across News Corp

Volunteer leave

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking an Executive Assistant to the General Manager of Industry Specialisation and Revenue Operations. You will deliver proactive administrative and operational support, master complex diary management and travel, coordinate meetings, and help drive nationwide media initiatives.

Based in Sydney with hybrid work, you will partner with senior leaders, manage budgeting processes, purchase orders, and office operations while anticipating needs and removing bottlenecks to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Media sector exposure or eagerness to apply in a busy media landscape.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication across all levels of business.
• Proactive problem solver with initiative, sound judgment and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative and operational support to General Managers within the Client Partnerships team.
• Manage complex diaries, domestic/international travel arrangements and meeting prep.
• Coordinate recurring one-on-ones with direct reports and liaise with internal/external partners.
• Assist in end-to-end planning and execution of local team events, client hospitality and team-building.
• Process department purchase orders, manage invoice reconciliation and budget approvals.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, records management, procurement of software and office supplies.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Relationship cadence

Event planning

Financial administration

Operational enablement

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Australia’s leading media organisation as the Executive Assistant to the General Manager of Industry Specialisation and Revenue Operations

where you will drive operational excellence and high-level administrative support across the Client Partnerships team.

Partnering directly with two key business leaders, you will act as a trusted right hand, mastering complex diary management and travel coordination, orchestrating team events, and overseeing vital administrative and financial processes, including purchase orders and budget alignment. Additionally, you will proactively anticipate needs and clear operational bottlenecks, equipping your leaders with seamless day-to-day backing to help advance their strategic, nationwide media initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Deliver proactive administrative and operational support to General Managers across the News Corp Client Partnerships team.
• Calendar & Travel Coordination: Manage complex diaries, domestic and international travel arrangements, and meeting preparation, ensuring efficient schedule and call prioritisation.
• Relationship & Meeting Cadence: Coordinate recurring one-on-ones with direct reports and facilitate seamless communication with key internal and external business partners.
• Event & Culture Planning: Assist in the end-to-end planning and execution of local team events, client hospitality, and team-building initiatives.
• Financial Administration: Process department purchase orders, manage invoice reconciliation, and track financial approval workflows against established budgets.
• Operational Enablement: Oversee day-to-day office operations, including records management, software and office supply procurement, and ad hoc administrative projects.

Who are you?

• You have proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• You bring previous exposure to the media sector (or you're eager to apply your skills within a high-energy media landscape).
• You're exceptionally detail-oriented, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills across all levels of business.
• You're a proactive problem solver who shows strong initiative, sound judgment, and confidence in decision-making.
• You thrive under tight deadlines, easily juggling competing priorities in a busy, collaborative team setting.
• You're confident with technology, bringing solid administrative skills and strong proficiency across both Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

Benefits

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

Location & Employment Type

Hybrid working available - based in Sydney.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!