Executive Assistant to Partners — Operational Support & Events

BDO in Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Gym memberships discounts

Travel perks

Employee referral rewards

Professional development support

BCaring community initiatives

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support Business Services Partners and the broader team with high-quality administrative tasks, client onboarding, and proactive operations. You’ll coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel while helping manage client engagements and governance processes.

You’ll contribute to process improvements, leverage new technologies, and be a trusted member of a collaborative support network within a leading professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred.
• Strong tech skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting Partners with client engagements.
• Provide proactive administrative support to the Business Services team for daily operations.
• Coordinate client onboarding activities and assist with compliance processes.
• Assist with workflow management and resource coordination across the team.
• Manage information across systems including Workday, Xero and Virtual Cabinet.
• Prepare client correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas and meeting minutes.
• Support billing, expense management and partner administration needs.
• Manage diary, inbox and scheduling; organize meetings, training, events, travel and accommodation.
• Coordinate logistics for conferences and networking events.
• Champion the use of technology and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Executive support

Administration

Time management

Communication

Proactive mindset

Independent worker

Job description

BDO Australia is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support Business Services Partners and the broader team with high-quality administrative tasks, client onboarding, and proactive operations. You’ll coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel while helping manage client engagements and governance processes.

You’ll contribute to process improvements, leverage new technologies, and be a trusted member of a collaborative support network within a leading professional services firm.