Executive Assistant / CEO and Executive Leadership Team at Real Pet Food Company

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Executive Support, Board Governance, Calendar Management, Stakeholder Management, Meeting Coordination, Travel Coordination, Office Administration, Strategic Planning, Minute Taking, Action Tracking, Discretion, Commercial Acumen

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

Newly Created Role 4:1 Onsite Rhythm based in Crows Nest Be the person behind the pace, the preparation and the progress. The Real Pet Food Company is excited to be looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to the CEO & Executive Leadership Team to operate at the centre of a growing, ambitious and purpose-led business. This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional Executive Assistant position. It is for an experienced executive partner who understands that the best EAs create leverage. You anticipate what is coming. You understand the commercial context. You know which meetings matter, what preparation is required and which commitments need to be followed through. You see around corners. You know that a CEO's diary is not simply a schedule. It is a strategic asset. You understand that a Board meeting is not simply a meeting. It is a governance process that demands precision, preparation and discretion. And you know that when an Executive Leadership Team is building its rhythm, someone needs to create the structure, discipline and momentum that keeps priorities moving. This is where you come in. Working closely with our CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board, you will be a trusted partner and a critical enabler of organisational effectiveness. You will: • Own and optimise the CEO's complex and dynamic executive cadence • Coordinate high-quality Executive Leadership Team and Board governance processes • Prepare and coordinate agendas, papers, minutes, decisions and action registers • Track commitments through to completion and confidently follow up senior stakeholders • Anticipate executive needs and proactively remove friction before it becomes a problem • Support the CEO and ELT through competing priorities, rapid change and high-stakes moments • Coordinate complex travel, events, expenses and confidential business matters • Lead the Office Administrator/Receptionist and contribute to a highly professional office environment We are looking for an EA who has already operated at this level and has experience supporting a C-Suite of Executives. You understand the pace, expectations and discretion required. You are commercially curious. You are politically astute without being political. You are confident around senior leaders and Board members. You can respectfully challenge, influence and follow up — without needing formal authority. You are highly organised, but flexible. You are detail-oriented, but commercially minded. You are calm under pressure and capable of making sound decisions when the answer is not always obvious. And while you are comfortable working independently, you genuinely enjoy being part of a team. Our CEO Our CEO is inclusive, consultative and passionate about our mission. They value collaboration, good judgement, different perspectives and people who are prepared to respectfully challenge conventional thinking. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a leader who understands the value of exceptional executive support and sees the EA as a genuine partner in creating organisational effectiveness. Why this role? Because you will have influence. You will sit at the centre of executive decision-making, Board governance and organisational rhythm. You will help shape how a newly established Executive Leadership Team works together. You will create clarity where there is complexity, momentum where there is risk of drift and structure where priorities are competing. And you will do it in a business with a mission people genuinely care about. At The Real Pet Food Company, our ambition is to change the game in pet food. We work as a pack. We make our mark. We lead with passion. And we challenge ourselves to change the game. If you are an exceptional Executive Assistant who is already operating at a senior level and is ready for a role with genuine commercial exposure, influence and impact, we would like to hear from you. The best EAs don't simply keep up with the business. They help the business move forward. 🐾 This could be your next opportunity to do exactly that. What’s next? If you're ready to unleash your potential, have full work rights in Australia, and want to make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you! Next steps will include: An initial telephone interview followed by 2 face-to-face interviews 2 work references A psychometric assessment We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at accommodations: people&culture@realpetfoodco.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles

Responsibilities

Provide high-level strategic partnership to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team by managing complex cadences and board governance processes. Lead the office administration and ensure organizational effectiveness through proactive friction removal and priority tracking.