Executive Assistant to Group General Counsel
Executive Assistant to Group General Counsel at Cochlear. This role provides high-level executive administrative support to the Group GC and Company Secretary to enable Cochlear's mission, legal strategic initiatives, and the One Cochlear agenda.
Responsibilities
* Maintain an accurate, up-to-date diary, minimize context switching, prioritize content development, and ensure meeting materials are prepared.
* Partner with the Legal & Secretariat Leadership team to ensure timely delivery of key documents to the Group GC and Company Secretary.
* Lead and support Legal Team Assistants, manage workloads, set/review quarterly goals, and ensure critical skill coverage.
* Foster idea development by presenting, refining, and implementing process improvements.
* Adapt to challenges by providing practical solutions and achieving desired outcomes.
* Oversee and support key projects, ensuring timely execution of deliverables.
The Opportunity
Cochlear has an opportunity for a full-time Executive Assistant to Group General Counsel based in our Macquarie Sydney office. In this role, the incumbent will oversee projects, take functional initiatives, and proactively manage tasks with a forward-thinking approach. The position also supports and coordinates activities for the Company Secretary and Board of Directors.
What makes this opportunity unique?
This role enhances leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills while providing exposure to legal and corporate governance functions. It is ideal for professionals looking to advance in executive administration and leadership, with hands-on experience in executive support, strategic coordination, and stakeholder management at the highest levels.
About You
To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Required Skills
* Demonstrated experience providing high-level executive and administrative support at a senior management level, with strong stakeholder management skills.
* Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively manage tasks and projects.
* Strong project management skills, including overseeing functional initiatives, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work outputs and documentation.
* Ability to manage priorities effectively and deliver under tight deadlines.
* Strong organizational skills, including task coordination and event management.
* Experience in triaging and managing high-priority emails and inbox communications.
* Demonstrated ability to prepare presentations, reports, and correspondence.
* Strong influencing skills and ability to work collaboratively with key internal contacts.
* Experience handling confidential and sensitive issues with discretion, tact, and sound judgement.
* High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
* Ability to troubleshoot basic IT issues and provide training on productivity tools.
Desired Skills
* Board and/or Legal administrative experience
* Administration/business college diploma (or equivalent)
* Experience using Diligent Board Paper Online Portal
* Experience preparing and drafting meeting minutes
* Experience in organizing off-site multiple-day residential conferences
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees. We aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages differences, creating belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer programs and benefits to support continuous learning, professional development, and balancing personal life commitments.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
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