Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.
The Opportunity
Cochlear has an opportunity for a fulltime Executive Assistant to SVP Global Clinical Strategy & Innovation based in our Macquarie, Sydney office. In this role, the successful Executive Assistant to SVP Global Clinical Strategy & Innovation will provide high-level executive administrative support delivering proactive, accurate, and timely secretarial and administrative assistance.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date diary, ensuring all related papers/information are on hand for all meetings and events.
• Monitoring and managing internal and external requests through email and ensuring appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Preparing accurate travel organisation, itineraries, visas, and travel documentation, and expense reimbursement claims.
• Working closely with and support the SVP Global Clinical Strategy & Innovation and leadership team.
• Arranging internal and external meetings and events.
• Responding and action a broad range of enquiries and telephone requests, determine necessary priorities and approval, and ensure necessary follow up action is taken.

What makes this opportunity unique?
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a senior leader in a global company, providing comprehensive administrative support. You will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level executive and administrative support at a similar senior management level with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with issues and determine priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and work under limited direction.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare presentations, reports, and correspondence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues with a high level of tact, discretion, and judgement.
• Mature individual, who possesses a high level of competency and integrity; able to maintain high credibility within the organisation.
• Proficient keyboard skills with sound knowledge and skills of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, Word.

Ideal:

• Experience in a global or multi-national company.
• Knowledge of additional languages.
• Experience in supporting high-level strategic initiatives.
• Familiarity with the healthcare or medical device industry. How we recognise your contribution

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We’re open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.

• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date diary, ensuring all related papers/information are on hand for all meetings and events.
• Monitoring and managing internal and external requests through email and ensuring appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Preparing accurate travel organisation, itineraries, visas, and travel documentation, and expense reimbursement claims.
• Working closely with and support the SVP Global Clinical Strategy & Innovation and leadership team.
• Arranging internal and external meetings and events.
• Responding and action a broad range of enquiries and telephone requests, determine necessary priorities and approval, and ensure necessary follow up action is taken