Senior Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner (Melb) at BDO in Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Executive Support, Diary Management, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Attention To Detail, Discretion, Critical Thinking, Leadership Skills, People Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategy Implementation, Coaching, Collaboration, Problem Solving

Industry

Accounting

Description

About BDO At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services. About the Role As a result of an internal promotion, we are now recruiting a Senior Executive Assistant to support our new Office Managing Partner (OMP). This is an exciting opportunity and doesn't come around often for us due to strong retention in the team. This role forms a critical part of the Melbourne Leadership Team and assists the OMP to deliver key initiatives that support the business, including the roll out and delivery of the Melbourne office strategic initiatives. Key duties and responsibilities: Executive Support Provide full executive support to the OMP including diary management, task list management, timesheets and expense processing Represent the OMP and manage the delivery of projects and initiatives for the Melbourne office in relation to strategy delivery, policy implementation or process improvement Preparation, drafting, collation of reports, board papers, presentations and office-wide communications on behalf of the OMP Responsible for the scheduling and agenda formation for recurring Executive, Partner meetings and Leadership offsites Act as a liaison between the executive team and employees, relaying key messages and updates Work closely with other Shared Services Leaders to identify areas for improvement and facilitate communication between these key stakeholders and the OMP Support the OMP and People & Culture representative in Partner related matters including on-boarding, off-boarding and performance review processes Work with the Events Coordinator and Internal Conferences Manager to deliver various events, office-wide functions and local conferences People Leadership Participate in relative recruitment campaigns and onboarding as required Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight for the EA/PA group to foster engagement and ensure business needs are met Serve as the main contact for EA/PA issues, resolving them efficiently and professionally People manager responsibilities to three Facilities team members About You The expectation is that this person will represent the OMP on a number of levels within the Firm and work closely with them on all operational aspects of the Firm, including IT, Clients & Markets, People & Culture, Facilities and Partner matters. Naturally this will require someone with a strong ability to build and maintain internal relationships with key stakeholders, namely the Executive Leadership Team, the Shared Services Leaders and the Partner group. Our successful candidate will have: A strong background as a Senior Executive Assistant within a professional environment, actively supporting a leadership team and/or senior levels of management An ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders Well-developed communication, influencing and interpersonal skills Proficient IT skills and advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite An eye for detail with a high degree of accuracy A professional approach to work, maintaining total discretion and confidentiality Strong critical thinking ability to consider opportunities for prioritisation Experience developing and implementing strategies aligned with business objectives Demonstrated leadership and people management skills Why BDO? Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways. We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience. Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). At BDO Australia, our why is “empowering people, realising possibilities”. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of advisory, assurance, and accounting services. By empowering our PEOPLE, we build TRUST in our market and in each other. We inspire our people to connect, solve, and create IDEAS, realising possibilities which have a lasting impact on our people, our clients, and our communities.

Responsibilities

The Senior Executive Assistant will provide full executive support to the Office Managing Partner, including managing their diary, task lists, and expense processing. This role also involves representing the OMP in various projects and initiatives related to strategy delivery and policy implementation.