At David Jones, we are seeking a highly experienced, resilient and agile Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to two of our C-suite Executives.
This is a high-impact role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident balancing competing priorities across multiple executive portfolios. You will be energised by variety, comfortable navigating ambiguity and capable of maintaining a calm, solutions-focused approach when priorities shift.
As a trusted partner to senior leaders, you will play a key role in enabling effective executive operations, managing complex diaries, coordinating priorities and representing our Executives with professionalism and discretion. Just as importantly, you will be part of a highly collaborative Executive Assistant team, working closely with other EAs to ensure strong alignment, seamless communication and consistent support across the Executive Leadership Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished EA who enjoys operating as part of a connected and supportive team, while also confidently partnering with senior leaders during a significant period of change within an iconic Australian business.
As Executive Assistant, you will:
- Partner closely with two C-suite Executives to provide high-level, efficient and effective support
- Manage complex and frequently changing diaries across multiple executive portfolios
- Work collaboratively with the broader Executive Assistant team to coordinate priorities, share information and support consistent ways of working across the Executive Leadership Team
- Build strong partnerships with other EAs to ensure alignment across diaries, meetings, events, communications and key business rhythms
- Coordinate meetings, strategy sessions and presentations, including preparing materials and taking minutes
- Act as a professional representative of the Executives with external brand partners, agencies and corporate stakeholders
- Provide administrative support to broader teams, including communications, events and team engagement activities
- Arrange domestic and international travel itineraries and manage related expenses
- Coordinate internal events and functions, including venue bookings, catering and logistics
- Build strong relationships with internal leaders, Executive Assistants and key stakeholders across the business
- Manage confidential and sensitive information with complete discretion
- Remain agile and responsive as priorities shift across the portfolios you support
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience supporting two Executives at C-suite or senior leadership level
- The ability to work confidently across multiple portfolios and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Strong experience managing complex diaries, competing deadlines and senior stakeholder needs
- A highly collaborative approach, with the ability to partner effectively with other Executive Assistants and contribute to a connected EA team
- Outstanding organisational and multitasking skills, with a calm and composed approach
- A polished and professional communication style, including experience representing senior leaders externally
- A high level of discretion and sound judgement when managing confidential information
- Advanced skills across Microsoft Office 365 applications, including SharePoint and OneDrive
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills across internal teams and external partners
- Experience within retail, agency or large corporate environments will be highly regarded
When you join David Jones, you become part of an iconic Australian brand with a proud history and an exciting future. You will be joining a highly engaged team and contributing to the transformation of a business that continues to inspire Like No Other.
You will also become part of a collaborative and experienced Executive Assistant community, where partnership, communication and shared support are key to enabling our senior leaders and teams to operate at their best.
We offer:
- A unique opportunity to support senior leaders within an iconic Australian business
- The chance to work as part of a supportive and highly capable Executive Assistant team
- Competitive remuneration
- Hybrid working arrangements to support work/life balance
- Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
- An additional day of leave for your birthday, plus time to support charitable work
- Opportunities to contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility program and community partnerships
- A commitment to sustainability and shaping the future of modern retail
- Ongoing training and development to support your growth and ambitions
Since 1838, David Jones has been driven by a limitless quest for innovation, progress and style. As Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle, we have shaped the way Australians shop and created memorable experiences for generations.
Today, our purpose — to inspire Like No Other — continues to guide everything we do, from the experiences we create to the products and services we offer.
Our Thriving cultural pillars shape how we work:
- Customer Obsessed – curious, connected and dedicated to delighting customers
- Empowered – trusted, accountable and always learning
- Inclusive – embracing diversity, belonging and sustainability
- Innovative – challenging, evolving and finding smarter ways to inspire
David Jones is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that values diversity. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
