Executive Assistant

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Executive Assistant 

Work Location: Fortescue’s East Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented individual for an Executive Assistant opportunity to support a Senior Executive within our team.

This position is responsible for the delivery of timely, efficient, and effective high-level EA support for our business.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Complex diary management
• Complex international travel arrangements
• Preparation for meetings – including collating relevant preparation material for review, ensuring relevant emails have been referenced, reviewed, coordinating presentation content when applicable and assisting in preparation of agendas
• Coding expenses
• Coordinating signatures on documents for execution
• Collation and preparation of material for upcoming board meetings

Qualifications and skills required:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as an EA
• Demonstrated experience in proactive and positive support to senior executives
• Demonstrated experience dealing with confidential issues
• High level of understanding of administrative functions and office practices
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Microsoft Teams
• Advanced typing skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated, energetic, and proven initiative
• SAP experience
• Knowledge of Concur is desirable  
• Ability to work outside of core office hours as required (some travel may be required as well)

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified