Executive Assistant to Founder | Growth Portfolio
This is a long-term partnership opportunity supporting a founder building and scaling multiple growth businesses across advisory, retail, and property.
If you want to sit beside a decision-maker, help shape strategy, and grow with businesses over the next stage of serious expansion — read on.
The Businesses
You will support the founder across:
* A high-performing advisory firm
* A multi-site retail group
* An expanding commercial property portfolio
* Future acquisitions and growth initiatives
All businesses are commercially focused, modern in approach, and ambitious.
The trajectory is long-term. This role is designed to grow with it.
The Role
This is a high-trust, high-responsibility position embedded in the executive layer.
What You'll Be Doing
Executive & Strategic Support
* Manage complex and fast-moving priorities
* Prepare executive reporting and board materials
* Assist with strategic initiatives and expansion projects
* Track performance metrics across multiple entities
* Coordinate senior leadership communication
Operational Leverage
* Drive follow-up and accountability across teams
* Improve processes and streamline workflows
* Support budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making
* Liaise confidently with advisors, suppliers and stakeholders
Property & Project Oversight
* Coordinate documentation and compliance
* Track lease and contractor activity
* Support development and improvement projects
This role goes beyond diary management.It is about leverage, clarity and forward movement.
About You
You are calm in fast-moving environments.
You anticipate rather than react.
You understand how growth-focused leaders operate — and you know how to support them without slowing them down.
Experience
* A senior EA in a complex environment
* Or in professional services, finance, consulting or operations
Qualities
* Commercially aware
* Highly organised
* Intellectually sharp
* Confident communicating with senior stakeholders
* Discreet and loyal
* Comfortable with accountability and ownership
If someone described you, they'd say: "They just get it done."
Why This Role Is Different
This is not a stepping-stone role.
This is an opportunity to grow alongside a founder over the long term — potentially the remainder of their career.
The businesses are expanding. The portfolio is growing. The leadership layer is evolving.
For the right person, this role can develop into broader operational leadership over time.
What's On Offer
* Direct access to founder-level decision making
* A high-performance environment
* Real responsibility
* Long-term career runway
* Competitive salary aligned to experience
To Apply
Please submit:
* Your CV
* A short cover note outlining:
o Where you see your career progressing
o A time you operated beyond your formal role
If you're looking for a role where you can think, build, influence and grow — this could be it.
Your application will include the following questions:
* How many years' experience do you have as an executive assistant?
* How many years' experience do you have in the financial services industry?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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