Mandarin-Speaking Executive Assistant to Managing Partner

Gough Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to work directly with the Managing Partner in Sydney. This role sits close to the business and spans clients, transactions, reporting and broader commercial activity, acting as the Managing Partner’s trusted right hand.

You will manage complex diaries, prepare documents, support business development and coordinate cross-functional workstreams in a high-trust environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leaders.
• Background within property, real estate, professional services or related commercial environment.
• Confident dealing with senior executives, clients and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Polished, proactive and able to stay one step ahead.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, meetings, travel and executive correspondence.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, submissions and Information Memoranda.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Support sales, leasing and property transactions through document preparation and workflow coordination.
• Maintain CRM records, reporting dashboards and deal tracking.
• Assist with business development, proposals and client relationship management.
• Manage invoicing, expenses, reporting and operational administration.
• Coordinate projects across the business and keep key priorities moving.
• Handle confidential and commercially sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

C-suite support

Property/real estate

Organisational skills

Client relationship

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

AI tools

Job description

Gough Recruitment is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to work directly with the Managing Partner in Sydney. This role sits close to the business and spans clients, transactions, reporting and broader commercial activity, acting as the Managing Partner’s trusted right hand.

You will manage complex diaries, prepare documents, support business development and coordinate cross-functional workstreams in a high-trust environment.