Chief of Staff
Full-Time, hybrid – Sydney, Australia
Salary: $110, ,000 + ESOP available
Apply here by 14 October
About Syenta
Syenta is pioneering a new era in semiconductor manufacturing with our groundbreaking Localised Electrochemical Metallization (LEM) technology. Our manufacturing products build cutting edge advanced packaging for the semiconductor industry by combining patterning and metallization into a single tool. We do that by achieving high-speed, high-resolution metallization at significantly lower costs and energy use, while minimizing emissions and waste.
Join an innovative Australian startup poised to revolutionize Advanced Packaging in the semiconductor industry
About the Role
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Chief of Staff who is looking to support the CEO and day-to-day operations in an innovative deep-tech start-up. This is a role that would suit someone who enjoys structure and being part of a fast-paced team.
Day to Day
* Manage the CEO's inbox and calendar, prioritizing requests and maintaining flow
* Prepare high-quality documents for internal meetings, external communications, and investor presentations
* Structure and run meetings: set agendas, document outcomes, and hold teams accountable
* Streamline internal processes to improve decision-making and cross-functional collaboration
* Support day-to-day business operations across departments
* Assist in recruiting and onboarding, from coordination to process improvement
* Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters
* Help prepare fundraising materials, manage the data room, and support investor relations
* Coordinate all business travel and accommodation logistics
* Manage executive meetings, client lunches, and events—ensuring every detail is in place
* Draft correspondence, handle admin tasks, and manage legal or board documentation
* Attend meetings on behalf of the CEO and ensure effective follow-through on action items
* Champion company culture initiatives, internal rituals, and values-driven engagement
* Act as a strategic HR partner supporting team communication, development, and planning
You'll Need
* Experience in a high-impact operational, strategic, or advisory role such as Chief of Staff, business operations lead, consultant, or product manager
* Strong organizational and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft polished documents and synthesize complex information for executive stakeholders
* High degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment in handling sensitive information
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
* Comfortable working cross-functionally across HR, Finance, Product, Legal, and other teams
* Familiarity with productivity and collaboration tools such as Clickup, Slack, Jira, or Confluence
* Analytical thinker with a data-informed mindset and strong problem-solving skills
* Experience supporting executive communications, board updates, or fundraising efforts is a plus
* Demonstrated ability to help foster a strong, values-driven team culture
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus
If you don't meet every single qualification but feel excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—we value potential and a growth mindset as much as experience.
How we work
At Syenta we celebrate diversity and believe that the greatest products and teams stem from diverse thinking, beliefs, and passions. Our philosophy is that people are the most important part of our business. We offer an exciting and friendly work environment.
Our culture is to empower our team with benefits that enable you to do your best work whilst maintaining a healthy relationship with your life outside the office. Some of the ways we do this include:
* Equity packages for our company to become your company.
* Flexible leave arrangements to help you chill out, see friends and family, or follow a passion.
* Supportive parental leave policy for all parents and carers.
We are building a company of incredible, friendly, and hard-working people. If you would like to be a part of a company that is changing the world, please reach out / apply to