The Opportunity

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world.  At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. 

We are looking for an exceptional and motivated Executive Assistant and Office Administrator to join our Marketing and Communications team in Rhodes on a 9 month parental leave fixed term contract. 

In this role, you will join a collaborative team where you will be a strong team player with a history of delivering results in a dynamic environment. This position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

A day in the Life

Reporting to our Marketing & Communications Director Oceania, a day in the life will look like:

•    Maintain calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and engagements for the Director of Marketing and Communication and Director Corporate Affairs and Sustainability.
•    Providing timely and effective administrative support to stakeholders, including expenses, budgets, catering and meeting related needs.
•    Organisation of domestic and detailed international business-related travel
•    End-to-end event management of internal and external team business activities, including various monthly and quarterly business meetings
•    Ability to organise and support on fun and engaging Marketing functions
•    Collate and manage documents requiring approval by senior stakeholders
•    Maintain team organisation chart and contact lists
•    Proactive preparation of agendas, minutes, consolidating of presentations, and liaising with presenters.
•    New team member inductions and on-boarding
•    Manage end to end process of purchase orders, including any issue resolution with parked and blocked purchase orders
•    Close collaboration with departmental EA peers 
 
What will make you successful

•    5+ years of demonstrated experience as an executive assistant. 
•    Demonstrated track record in managing senior executives who interact with key internal and external stakeholders.
•    You will be a strong, interactive and approachable team player with a history of delivering results in a high pressure and dynamic environment.
•    Strong communication skills, verbal and written and organisational skills
•    You will be an interactive and collaborative team player
•    Trusted point of contact, ensuring discretion and confidentiality at all times.
•    Demonstrated computer competency in MS office applications, calendar management, Concur, and communications technology.  
•    Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia

Benefits

•    Training and development plans
•    Short Term Bonus 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Purchased Leave Scheme

Our Story

Nestlé is one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
 
You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action. 

At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business. 

At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future. 

In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.

For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-