As Executive Assistant to the CIO, you’ll provide high-level executive support while also contributing to the effective operation of our Executive Operations function. You’ll partner closely with the CIO to manage priorities, anticipate needs and keep their day-to-day operations running smoothly, while supporting the Executive Operations team with coordination, planning and delivery of key activities across the executive office.
Reporting to the Executive Operations Manager and working within a collaborative, team-based Exec Ops model, you'll seamlessly manage complex calendars, communications and day-to-day business activities while building strong relationships across the organisation.
You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, using sound judgement, initiative and adaptability to anticipate needs, solve problems before they arise, and support your executive.
How You Will Contribute
- Partner closely with your executive, anticipating needs so they can stay focused on strategic priorities
- Manage a complex, high-volume calendar - prioritising against business needs, minimising conflicts and protecting time for what matters
- Prepare, review and refine executive presentations, reports and papers, including risk, governance and Board submissions
- Coordinate leadership meetings end to end: agendas, materials, logistics, minutes, actions and follow-through
- Support strategic initiatives, research and special projects — preparing briefing materials so your executive is well prepared
- Track key projects and deliverables across the portfolio, keeping deadlines and commitments visible
- Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, screening and prioritising incoming requests and resolving or redirecting them
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, expenses and credit card reconciliations
- Contribute actively to EA meetings and initiatives, working collaboratively with EAs across the business and providing backup support as needed
- Handle highly confidential information — supplier commercials, governance matters and organisational change — with complete discretion
- Support function-wide engagement activities including huddles, offsites and team events, delivered within budget
What You Will Bring
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite or ELT executives in a fast-paced, complex organisation
- Strong background in complex calendar and travel management, executive-level communication and meeting coordination
- Confident with systems and digital tools, and quick to adopt new ways of working
- Experience supporting governance, risk or Board-level documentation (highly regarded)
- Advanced Microsoft 365 skills — Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive
- Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, time management and problem solving
- The ability to engage, influence and build trust with senior leaders and across diverse stakeholder groups
- Adaptability and resilience — managing competing priorities and changing deadlines without losing accuracy
- Complete integrity in managing confidential information
- A genuine partnership mentality, and a collaborative approach to working as part of a function rather than in isolation
What We Offer
- Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands
- Flex your leave your way, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, personal leave and more
- Access to health and wellbeing support, including Health Insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling and financial advice services
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees, with a return-to-work clothing allowance
- Internal career opportunities across our House of Brands
- An annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development
- Support for impactful community and charity partnerships across our House of Brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare
Who We Are
Country Road Group is one of Australia's leading lifestyle group of brands, home to an iconic portfolio including Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco and Politix. United as One Team, we work collaboratively to create exceptional product and meaningful experiences for our customers. We are Courageously Curious, exploring new ideas, perspectives and ways of working, and Driven by Purpose to make a positive impact — on our customers, our communities and each other. We're proud to foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and has the opportunity to grow.
Recognised as a sustainability leader in Australian fashion, Country Road Group drives positive change through ambitious climate action, ethical sourcing and responsible product innovation.
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Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.
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