Executive Assistant To CEO

OUR COMPANY

Enriching the Territory with incredible event experiences is what drives us.

Since 1999, Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) has been delivering and supporting events from the Top End right down to the Red Centre. Our team is passionate about the Territory’s events industry and takes great pride in the company’s diverse events portfolio.

As the peak body for events in the Territory, NTMEC strives to grow industry capacity, strengthen our identity as an exciting place to live and work, and deliver world-class events to boost visitation and ultimately strengthen the Territory’s economy.

THE ROLE

People are our most important and valued asset. Working at NTMEC is more than a job; it is a commitment to promote the Territory as a unique, world-class event destination like no other.

As an Executive Assistant to the CEO you are responsible for providing professional and comprehensive support to the CEO and the Board of Directors. It is a dynamic role that requires the ability to work with confidential and time sensitive matters, to anticipate needs and provide professional solutions to problems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide professional diary management for the CEO by prioritizing requests and applying sound judgement.
2. Act as Board Support by arranging and handling all logistics for board meetings (including but not limited: to agenda preparation, minute taking, board platform administration and meeting and events organisation).
3. Complete a variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead NTMEC (including but not limited to: special projects, document preparation, travel arrangements, maintaining network of contacts, composing correspondence).
4. Coordinate all Executive Management Team meetings and correspondence and assist with other staff meetings/events as required.
5. Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on matters concerning the CEO and in particular in relevance to relevant NTG Minister and Department offices.
6. Support the preparation of Ministerial briefings and manage a timely progress of these with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
7. Coordinate the facilitation of VIP guests as part of the CEO’s work and NTMEC events.
8. Support the Corporate Business Team with administrative pertaining governance or human resource management matters.

Selection Criteria:

1. Proven ability to complete a high-volume of tasks with little or no guidance, whilst applying appropriate level of urgency to situations that require quick response.
2. Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgement paired with exceptional organisational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
3. A natural curiosity and the ability to interrogate information and identity problems.
4. Positive attitude and commitment to NTMEC events and purpose.
5. Expert Proficiency with Microsoft Office paired with strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to learn new software applications.
6. Experience with executive assistance to C-level and Board
7. Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours including public holidays and weekends as and when required to support events delivery.

BENEFITS

We will support you to implement innovative ways of working in a collaborative, people-focused and results-driven business. An attractive remuneration package is on offer for the right candidate.