Executive Assistant (Civil Infrastructure)

Executive Assistant (Civil Infrastructure)

Description

Executive Assistant – Civil Infrastructure
Join a leading civil infrastructure business with a strong presence in roads, rail, defence, justice, ports, and energy. With a large, specialised fleet—including excavators, dozers, dump trucks, and loaders—this publicly listed company has a long and successful history delivering major public and private infrastructure projects across Australia.
  
A Strategic Career Opportunity
This newly created role goes beyond a traditional EA position. Working closely with the General Manager of the plant division, you’ll play a pivotal role in operations, strategy, and business growth. Acting as a trusted advisor and key point of support, you’ll gain exposure to high-level decision-making while developing strategic, operational, and leadership skills.
  
Over time, this role provides a pathway to greater responsibility in stakeholder engagement, business development, and executive leadership—an ideal opportunity for someone eager to make a meaningful impact.
  
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a proactive, highly organised professional with an interest in business operations and leadership support. The right candidate will be adaptable, forward-thinking, and confident in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
Key Skills & Experience:
To excel in this role, you’ll need a combination of industry experience, strong organisational skills, and a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate will have:  

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience in civil construction, infrastructure, or engineering.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.  

The Benefits
This role offers much more than a competitive salary.  You’ll be part of a company that prioritises career growth, employee well-being, and a vibrant workplace culture.  

• Salary approx. $100,000 + super (negotiable for the right person).
• Weekly pay cycle
• Birthday leave
• Christmas shopping leave.
• Six additional half-day Fridays per year (1:00 pm finish)
• A dynamic social calendar, including a mid-year gala
• Extensive involvement in charity and community initiatives
• Structured professional development plans to support long-term career growth  

Currently based in Spotswood, the business will be relocating to South Melbourne.
  
Ready to take the next step?
For a confidential discussion, call Kylie Eadie on 0420 96 95 95.