Executive and Personal Assistant to CEO

FOREVER US

Step into the world of Forever New, where fashion meets confidence and every moment is designed to make it her moment. From our Melbourne beginnings 20 years ago to more than 450 stores globally, Forever New continues to evolve - creating beautiful, feminine fashion underpinned by strong commercial thinking and global sourcing expertise.

As part of the Forever New family, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your success and wellbeing:

• Enjoy a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic family & friends offers
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidised coffee and lunch at the café downstairs
• Celebrate loyalty and life moments with birthday and loyalty leave
• Access to ongoing learning and development through Linked In Learning courses
• Benefit from paid parental leave, helping you balance family and career
• Gain recruitment referral incentives for bringing exceptional talent into the team
• Take part in wellbeing and sustainability initiatives, supporting both you and the planet
• Grow with continuous learning and development programs
• Be recognised for your contributions through awards and recognition programs
• Enjoy subsidised car parking and a vibrant Richmond head office location
• Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents

At Forever New, we are more than a global fashion retailer. We are a passionate team driven by creativity, collaboration and innovation. We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide seamless support to our CEO, playing a pivotal role in the success of our business.

• A lively, social office environment
• Full-time, permanent position in Richmond (Salary + Super + Subsidised parking + Generous 40% employee discount at Forever New Stores)
• This role is based 5 days per week in the Head Office, Richmond and requires you to hold an Australian Drivers License

This is a unique opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and discreet EA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs before they arise, and enjoys building strong relationships across all levels of an organisation.

As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will be responsible for delivering high-level executive and personal support while ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO's office. Acting as a trusted partner, you will manage competing priorities, coordinate key business activities, and serve as a key liaison between the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Board Members, employees and external stakeholders.

No two days will be the same. You'll be one step ahead, expertly managing schedules, communications, travel, events and confidential matters while helping the CEO remain focused on strategic priorities.

• Manage a complex and ever-changing executive calendar
• Coordinate meetings, board interactions, presentations and key business activities
• Act as the primary point of contact for CEO communications and correspondence
• Prepare agendas, presentations, reports and meeting documentation
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
• Manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide proactive diary, task and priority management
• Provide executive and administrative support to Steve Madden Fashions, GM International, ensuring the seamless coordination of key priorities, communications, travel and operational requirements
• Lead and coordinate special projects and business initiatives
• Oversee general office support functions alongside the Office Coordinator/Receptionist
• Support personal administration, appointments, property matters, events and household requirements

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