Executive Assistant & Global Office Operations Lead

Syenta; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Early-stage equity opportunities

Flexible leave policies

Job summary

Syenta in Sydney is seeking an Executive Assistant & Office Manager to support the CEO and CTO, coordinate calendars across Australia, the US, Asia and Europe, and help run our Sydney office as we move to a new facility. You’ll juggle travel planning, strategic project support for the Chief of Staff, and everyday operations—from meeting rooms to security, IT access, and vendor management.

A hands-on, highly organized doer will thrive.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Own the CEO’s and CTO’s calendars across Australia, the US, Asia and Europe.
• Plan and book domestic and international travel, including itineraries.
• Support the Chief of Staff on strategic and cross-functional initiatives.
• Create a welcoming, well-run office space for investors, customers and visitors.
• Maintain day-to-day operations: meeting rooms, shared spaces, kitchen, and facilities.
• Be the go-to for site security, access cards, alarms, visitors, and vendor liaison.
• Coordinate onboarding for new joiners: keys, devices, IT access, system access.
• Manage software tools, accounts, licences and subscriptions to avoid waste.

Job description

Syenta in Sydney is seeking an Executive Assistant & Office Manager to support the CEO and CTO, coordinate calendars across Australia, the US, Asia and Europe, and help run our Sydney office as we move to a new facility. You’ll juggle travel planning, strategic project support for the Chief of Staff, and everyday operations—from meeting rooms to security, IT access, and vendor management.

A hands-on, highly organized doer will thrive.