Strategic Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

bunnings; Victoria; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

Team benefits

Parental leave 12 weeks

Cafe discounts

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Bunnings is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Managing Director. You will partner with senior leaders, manage a demanding calendar, coordinate travel, and ensure timely, accurate information reaches the right people.

This role involves broad collaboration across Bunnings, Wesfarmers, the Board and external stakeholders, delivering enterprise-wide impact. We value five years of executive support experience, discretion, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience supporting a Managing Director, CEO or Board-level executive.
• Experience handling commercially sensitive or confidential matters.
• Strong calendar, inbox and travel management across complex stakeholder groups.
• Experience supporting governance and executive leadership processes in large or complex organisations.
• Advanced written communication, editing, briefing and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes with senior leaders without direct authority.
• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Governance or related field valued but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the MD to shape priorities and manage a complex calendar and inbox.
• Coordinate travel and protect time for high-impact matters.
• Contribute to the broader EA group and governance forums.
• Prepare and coordinate briefings, correspondence, meeting materials and follow-up actions.
• Build trusted relationships with Board members and senior stakeholders.
• Support governance processes, agendas, papers and decisions.
• Coordinate across Bunnings with other EAs to align priorities.
• Find practical ways to simplify administration and improve info flow.
• Leverage Microsoft 365 and digital tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Discretion and judgement

Education

Business Administration / Governance qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

AI tools

Job description

Bunnings is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Managing Director. You will partner with senior leaders, manage a demanding calendar, coordinate travel, and ensure timely, accurate information reaches the right people.

This role involves broad collaboration across Bunnings, Wesfarmers, the Board and external stakeholders, delivering enterprise-wide impact. We value five years of executive support experience, discretion, and strong communication.