Strategic Executive Assistant to the CEO (Future Ops & Leadership Role)Strategic Executive Assistant to the CEO -(People, Procurement & Scale Ops)Summary:This is not your average EA role.We’re building one of the most forward-thinking construction companies in Australia — and the CEO is looking for one exceptional candidate to become his trusted right hand.You’ll operate at the centre of everything: supporting the CEO, helping scale the company, running fast-moving systems, and learning how to lead from the front. If you're the kind of person who learns fast, solves problems before they're spoken, and thrives under pressure — this is your shot.You’ll be trained, mentored, and exposed to the real engine room of a fast-scaling company. Your future? That’s in operations, leadership, or even building your own division — once you prove you can run beside the founder.What You'll Own:Executive Enablement:Anticipate and clear the CEO’s path daily.Manage his calendar, inbox, meetings, comms, and prep.Capture actions, follow-ups, and ensure momentum is never lost.Become the operational extension of his brain.People & Recruitment Support:Post roles, run AI-powered screening (Rippling/ChatGPT), manage job funnels.Coordinate interviews with supervisors and the COO (Toby).Own trades recruitment — quick, accurate, and value-aligned.Maintain hiring process documentation and follow-up sequences.Procurement Systems Support:Help the CFO run early procurement workflows (quote tracking, document syncs).Flag issues, assist with supplier comms, and ensure nothing is missed.You’re not doing the buying — but you're keeping the machine oiled.Internal Ops & System Flow:Spot inefficiencies and suggest improvements.Implement new tools and automation to improve team productivity.Who You Are:Fiercely trustworthy — the kind of person people would hand the keys to.Energised by learning how to run a business from the inside out.Detail-obsessed, clear communicator, fast learner.Naturally good with tech — or eager to master it (HubSpot, N8N, Xero, etc.).Calm under pressure and relentless with follow-through.Ambitious — not to skip steps, but to earn your way up.Location:Perth-based preferred, but open to remote for an exceptional candidate who can match the tempo and trust required.Salary & Progression:$100,000 – $140,000 base + performance bonuses.Full tech stack and training provided.Clear progression into senior ops, strategy, or department leadership roles.Exposure to every moving part of a scale-up construction company.Direct mentorship from the founder — and the chance to grow as the business does.Final Word from the CEO:“I think in systems, ideas, and long-term strategy. I move fast — and I need someone beside me who brings order, action, and follow-through. Someone I can trust completely. You’ll see the whole business from the inside out — hiring, procurement, ops, systems. I’ll train you, test you, and back you. This role is a launchpad, but only for the right candidate: switched-on, loyal, precise, and hungry to learn.”
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