Executive Assistant & Operations Partner (4-Day Week)

Arkadia Talent; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Four-day work week with 1 WFH day

Performance bonus

Job summary

Arkadia Talent, a high-growth Australian business, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our central operations. You will report to the CEO and work closely with the leadership team, with influence over how the business operates.

One day you’ll handle calendar management and travel, the next you’ll onboard new teammates, manage social media, or own logistics for national events. This is a high-trust, central role in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Broad EA/office management or executive operations experience.
• Proven ability to support senior leaders with discretion and poise.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the CEO and senior leaders including calendar management, communications, board deliverables, meeting prep, and follow-up.
• Coordinate onboarding, contracts, and HR administration for new starters.
• Arrange domestic and international travel for executives and key stakeholders.
• Own end-to-end delivery of major events including national exhibitions and conferences.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, facilities, suppliers, and WHS compliance.
• Support social media and broader marketing/brand activities.
• HR administration across the employee lifecycle including performance coordination, records management, and offboarding.

Skills

Executive EA experience

Executive presence

Organisational skills

Communication skills

HR systems

Contract management

Social media management

Problem solving

Tools

DocuSign

HR platforms

Travel systems

Social media tools

Job description

Arkadia Talent, a high-growth Australian business, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our central operations. You will report to the CEO and work closely with the leadership team, with influence over how the business operates.

One day you’ll handle calendar management and travel, the next you’ll onboard new teammates, manage social media, or own logistics for national events. This is a high-trust, central role in a fast-moving environment.