Executive Assistant - Country Road Group

Executive Assistant - Country Road Group

Company: Country Road Group Pty Ltd Location: Melbourne VIC Work type: Full-time Work model: Onsite

Country Road Group Pty Ltd is seeking an Executive Assistant to support General Managers. This role is a key enabler of the Executive Leadership Team's success, working closely with one or more executives to drive priorities, keep business moving, and ensure timely execution of tasks.

Reporting to the Executive Operations Manager within a collaborative team-based EA model, this 12-month fixed-term contract position involves seamless management of complex calendars, communications, and daily business activities. The role requires building strong organisational relationships and thriving in a fast-paced environment. Sound judgement, initiative, and adaptability are essential for anticipating needs, solving problems proactively, and supporting both executives and the wider EA team to achieve exceptional outcomes.

How You Will Contribute:

• Partner closely with your assigned brand executive, delivering efficient and effective support services.
• Manage diaries for leaders, including internal and external appointment schedules.
• Coordinate meetings, which may include preparing presentation materials, documents, reports, and taking minutes.
• Support the delivery of key brand activations and campaign events as required.
• Manage the coordination, budgeting, and itineraries for travel.
• Effectively manage or redirect enquiries across the organisation.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders internally and externally, including brand vendors, via various mediums and across all business levels.
• Act as an active member of the leadership team.
• Help to drive engagement and manage team events and activities.
• Manage the brand/team calendar.

Key Capabilities:

• Experience in a similar capacity within a dynamic, fast-paced medium to large organisation.
• A true 'partnership mentality' when providing administrative support to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• A creative inclination and passion for innovation.
• Proven time management skills.
• Ability to communicate and engage with a diverse stakeholder group.
• Flexible ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Complete integrity in managing confidential information.
• Advanced skills using the Office 365 suite of applications, including SharePoint and OneDrive, would be highly advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales, and a 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands.
• Flexible leave options, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, and personal leave.
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including health insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling, and financial advice services.
• An 18-week paid parental leave program for eligible employees, with a return-to-work clothing allowance.
• Internal career opportunities across our House of Brands.
• An annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development.
• Support for impactful community and charity partnerships across our House of Brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross, and Landcare.

Who We Are:

Country Road Group is a leading Australian lifestyle brand house, home to an iconic portfolio including Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco, and Politix. United as One Team, we work collaboratively to create exceptional product and meaningful experiences for our customers. We are Courageously Curious, exploring new ideas, perspectives, and ways of working, and Driven by Purpose to make a positive impact on our customers, our communities, and each other. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and has the opportunity to grow.

Recognised as a sustainability leader in Australian fashion, Country Road Group drives positive change through ambitious climate action, ethical sourcing, and responsible product innovation.

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Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.