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Who Are We?
Water Technology is an experienced and rapidly growing National environmental and engineering consultancy working across the water, coastal and marine sectors. With more than 160 dedicated team members across Australia. Our team thrives within our open, innovative and supportive culture and we are committed to creating career pathways for our team with a key focus being on professional development.
  
About the role
As the Executive Assistant to the Chairperson of the Board, you'll be a vital part of our national Corporate Services team. This role goes beyond traditional support — you'll provide high-level strategic and operational assistance to the Chair and Board of Directors. Your days will be fast paced and dynamic, with no two days ever being the same.
  
Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Management of the Chairperson’s calendar, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Organisation and preparation of documents, reports, meeting agendas and minutes, formal correspondence and other necessary materials.
• Support company secretary tasks
• Serve as the central liaison between the Board, management and internal/external stakeholders.
• Maintenance of records and filings that comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordination of logistics for Board events and special projects.
• Assisting in identifying and managing risks in communications with the Board.
• Monitoring project budgets, expenditures and systems related to technical projects taken on by the Chairperson.

About you

• 5 years + demonstrated experience in an Executive Assistant role with a private company
• You will have worked in a previous Executive Assistant role supporting senior executives or Board members
• High level of professionalism, reliability and discretion.
• Understanding of company secretary duties
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues.
• Ability to travel interstate with the Board as required.

 This role is based in our Notting Hill head office in Victoria.
  
  So, what can we offer you?

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Flexibility, we know everyone has a life outside of work, we support where we can
• Onsite parking and an impressive employee relaxation area
• Companywide bonus structure for staff, we will discuss this further with shortlisted candidates
• Employee shares scheme (we are employee owned)
• Top notch Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Companywide wellness programs
• DEI and RAP initiatives
• Purchased annual leave

  Just to name a few ways we give back to our people.
  
To apply
  
Please use the apply link at your earliest convenience. We review and screen applications as we receive them.
  
**We are not accepting resumes from recruitment agencies at this time**
  
Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. Supporting equity and diversity means supporting opportunities for all candidates to find suitable employment. As an inclusive recruiter and employer, we recognise individual differences, embrace individual strengths and look for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. Our recruitment upholds the principles of merit and equity, and we welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature age workers.
  
Research shows that women often hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the selection criteria, while men are more inclined to apply with just 60%.
  
Life teaches us a lot, so if you believe you have what it takes, even if not all the criteria are met, we encourage you to apply.

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