DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a sharp, proactive Executive Assistant to join Contour in a newly-created role supporting both Co-Founders. As a trusted right (or left!) hand, you’ll play a key part in streamlining operations, managing fast-moving priorities, coordinating internal events, and leveraging smart tools (including AI) to boost efficiency. If you love bringing order to chaos, thrive in high-growth environments, and want to work side-by-side with visionary leaders, this is your opportunity to make a real impact at a business reshaping education.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Honesty and Integrity
‍ Passion for Education, People, Tech and Organisation!
High Level of Empathy
Energy and Enthusiasm
️ Excellent Communication Skills
Independence & Proactiveness
Willing to Listen, Learn & Lead
Intelligence & Creativity

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Communications, Management, or a related field are highly regarded but not essential.
• Equivalent experience in executive support roles, particularly within fast-paced environments (e.g. startups, education, tech), will be considered equally.
• Strong written communication skills and demonstrated organisational capability are essential, regardless of formal education pathway.
• Familiarity with AI tools, productivity platforms, and digital workflows will be highly valued, whether self-taught or learned through formal study.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Energised by supporting visionary leaders with fast-moving priorities.
• Hyper-organised with a calm, can-do presence.
• Tech-forward and excited by new tools (especially AI) to enhance work quality.
• Comfortable juggling multiple work streams and prioritising across two founders.
• Builds strong relationships and navigates complexity with confidence.
• Delivers outcomes with care, polish, and speed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executive Support
• Manage both Co-Founders’ calendars, travel, and daily priorities to maximise strategic time.
• Proactively triage communications, flag critical issues, and ensure timely responses across channels.
• Draft and refine internal and external communications, presentations, and briefing documents.
• Project & Event Coordination
• Plan and execute internal events including team offsites, strategy days, and stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate across teams to support delivery of founder-led initiatives and cross-functional priorities.
• AI & Productivity Enablement
• Identify and implement digital tools—including AI platforms (e.g. Notion AI, ChatGPT, automation tools)—to support the Co-Founders’ workflows.
• Drive adoption of AI solutions that improve scheduling, documentation, and communication processes.
• Stakeholder Management
• Represent the Co-Founders in communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build relationships and trust across departments, partners, and vendors.
• Administrative & Operational Excellence
• Implement repeatable, scalable systems for task management, filing, reporting, and meeting prep.
• Anticipate needs and act independently to keep the Co-Founders focused on high-impact priorities.