Executive Assistant

• Support senior leaders and drive team efficiency at enterprise scale.
• Deliver executive support in a dynamic, high-impact finance team.
• Sydney based
  
  
  

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

This role provides high-level executive and operational support to senior leaders within the Strategy, Finance, Insights & Technology team, ensuring smooth day-to-day coordination across key priorities.

It plays a vital part in managing communications, supporting reporting processes, and driving efficiency through strong stakeholder engagement and proactive administration.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to senior executives including calendar, inbox, travel, and meeting management.
• Act as a key point of contact , managing communications, escalating time-sensitive matters, and ensuring task commitments are tracked and followed up.
• Support team operations and reporting , assisting with statutory processes (e.g., year-end reporting) and preparing agendas, papers, minutes, and presentations.
• Manage financial and administrative tasks such as expense reconciliation, invoice processing (SAP), supplier setup, and document filing.
• Coordinate meetings and events , both internally and externally, including logistics, catering, and distribution of relevant materials.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to anticipate needs and support seamless collaboration across teams.
• Contribute to process improvements , adopt and implement new systems, and provide backup EA support when required.
  
  
  

Skills & Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing high-level support to C-suite executives and managing administrative needs for large team, ideally within a finance environment.
• Strong organisational, time management, and coordination skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) at an intermediate level.
• Experience working in or supporting executives in Agile environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
• Skilled in document management and integrating multiple office technologies to generate reports.
• Quick to learn new systems and processes, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
  
  
  

So, why join us?

• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.
  
  
  

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

Function: Business Support