Executive Assistant to CFO & SVP Development (Hybrid Melbourne)

Orica Limited; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CFO and Senior Vice President Development. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare briefing materials, and act as a trusted partner across the Executive Committee.

This hybrid Melbourne role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite executives or senior leaders.
• Proven capability in complex diary management and international travel coordination.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and sound judgement handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and frequently changing diaries for the CFO and SVP Development, ensuring effective time management and alignment to business priorities.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, accommodation, visas and contingency planning.
• Prepare, coordinate and review executive correspondence, presentations, reports and briefing materials.
• Manage expenses, approvals, purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company policies and processes.
• Coordinate leadership, governance and stakeholder meetings, including agendas, papers, presentations, action tracking and follow-up activities.
• Support Executive Committee and Board-related interactions by managing schedules, meeting materials and logistics with professionalism and discretion.
• Ensure both executives are well prepared for key meetings, events and business engagements. Handle confidential and sensitive information with sound judgement, diplomacy and discretion.
• Act as a key point of contact for the CFO and SVP Development, managing requests and ensuring timely follow-through.
• Build strong working relationships with senior leaders, Executive Assistants and internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination across the Finance and Development functions.

Skills

Executive support

C-suite support

Diary management

Travel coordination

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent worker

Job description

Orica is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CFO and Senior Vice President Development. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare briefing materials, and act as a trusted partner across the Executive Committee.

This hybrid Melbourne role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.