Executive Support & Administrative Assistant

Full-time, permanent opportunity

CBD location with 24/7 car park provided

High-performing team with a genuinely supportive culture

Are you a highly organised and proactive administration professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

Hender Consulting, part of the successful and diversified Hender Group, is seeking a capable and motivated individual to join our respected and collaborative team in a role that combines high-level administrative coordination with dedicated executive support.

With over 30 years of trusted client relationships, we are a leading executive search and recruitment firm known for our integrity, consistency and highly personalised approach. Our consultants are among the State’s most experienced and respected, and our strong, stable culture is a key differentiator. We partner with a diverse client base across government, education, not-for-profit, and commercial sectors.

Our administration team plays a critical role in delivering a seamless experience to clients and candidates. In this position, you will report to the Executive Support Manager while also providing dedicated, high-quality support to a small number of Consultants. This is an opportunity to take ownership, work closely with senior professionals and contribute meaningfully to the success of each assignment.

Key responsibilities include

• delivering professional, confidential, and high-quality administrative support across client, candidate and assignment activities;
• managing complex calendars, interview schedules, communications and stakeholder interactions with efficiency and care;
• proactively supporting consultants with workflow management, prioritisation and coordination of competing deadlines;
• preparing, formatting and proofing reports and documentation to a consistently high standard;
• coordinating recruitment processes including panel scheduling, documentation, venue preparation and stakeholder liaison;
• maintaining accurate records and correspondence in line with privacy and confidentiality requirements;
• managing advertising across digital and print platforms and maintaining website and internal systems.

About you

You take pride in delivering exceptional service and are known for your initiative, attention to detail and ability to stay one step ahead. You enjoy working in a professional services environment and building trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will bring

• strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• a proactive and solutions-focused approach;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• advanced proficiency in MS Office and confidence working across systems;
• a collaborative mindset and a willingness to support team success;
• committed to excellence, you are adaptable, composed under pressure and bring a positive, professional presence to everything you do.

Why join Hender Consulting?

• work closely with highly regarded consultants in a respected firm;
• be part of a genuinely collaborative and supportive team;
• take on a varied, engaging role where your contribution is valued;
• enjoy a central CBD location with convenient parking provided.

Enquire now to explore this opportunity in a dynamic, fast-paced, professional and rewarding environment.

Further information / How to Apply

• Visit henderconsulting.com.au for further information on our business.
• Confidential enquiries are welcome to Bernie Dyer and Andrew Reed on (08) 8100 8827.
• Visit henderconsulting.com.au to submit your application which should include a cover letter and CV uploaded as one PDF document.