Executive Support Officer - HR

Make your Mark in an executive support role pivotal to the People and Culture function of CDC.

• Provide executive support to the CPO and wider P&C function
• Competitive Remuneration Offering
• Free onsite parking

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.

Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

As the Executive Support Officer you will play a central role in providing exceptional secretarial support to our Chief People Officer and wider People and Culture team. This position goes beyond typical administration, involving event coordination, report preparation, meeting facilitation, calendar management, and regular travel arrangements. We require strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, time management, and Microsoft Office proficiency. Additionally, you will manage relationships with external partners and vendors, while also supporting our broader People and Culture and Talent Acquisition functions.

Other responsibilities include:

• Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to senior leadership.
• Manage senior leadership team's calendars and arrange meetings.
• Assist in organising workflow and follow-up actions for the Board.
• Handle office management and support activities, including local offices and sites.
• Serve as a high-level personal assistant, handling research papers, reports, and email management.
• Assist with ad hoc People and Culture based tasks
• Support event preparation, both internal and external, and maintain effective networks with stakeholders and industry colleagues.
• Advise the senior leadership team on matters requiring attention and prepare relevant documentation.
• Make travel and accommodation reservations for executive management and wider team and maintain accurate records for reconciliation.

About you: 

This role would suit a candidate with strong working experience within an Executive Assistant/Officer or Support capacity. Candidates who have an exposure to working within a Human Resources Function (P&C/Recruitment/Talent Acquisition/Workforce Planning/L&D) are encouraged to apply.  

• Previous experience and/or ability to work and liaise at executive level.
• Proficiency in MS (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), PDF edits
• Ability to work autonomously, employ initiative to find solutions, prioritise and exercise discretion.

Essential:

• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance

Application Process:

How to Apply:

If you are looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in a fast-growing Australian Technology company and be part of our amazing team, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.