Job Description

About Leed:

Leed is a privately-owned civil contractor delivering projects in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Australia. We have over 350 staff with offices and workshops in Adelaide, Bendigo, Cooma, and Melbourne. We contribute to some of Australia’s largest sustainable energy projects, and deliver reliable, safe water infrastructure and road projects that serve communities around the country.

About the Opportunity:

With recent growth and expansion, including the announcement that Leed has entered into an agreement to join JN Bentley, the UK contracting arm of the global Mott MacDonald Group, we are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Managing Director and to assist with business support across our national presence.

Based on site at our Head Office in Kent Town the role combines a unique combination of executive support and business administration – a critical role that will play an integral part in the continued success of the Leed Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage and maintain complex calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Screen, prioritise and manage correspondence including emails, phone calls and written communications on behalf of the Managing Director.
• Prepare, review and distribute high-quality documents including reports, presentations, meeting agendas and board papers.
• Support day-to-day office operations to ensure an efficient and professional working environment.
• When required, manage office supplies, facilities and vendor relationships in coordination with relevant departments.
• Assist in the coordination and monitoring of key projects and strategic initiatives as directed by the Managing Director.

About You:

• 5+ years’ experience in an executive assistant, senior administrator or personal assistant role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite or senior management in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing complex calendars, travel coordination and stakeholder communications.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, or resources sectors is highly regarded.

We Offer:

• Opportunity to contribute to a growing South Australian business with soon to be international operations.
• Be part of a truly supportive and collaborative team.
• Competitive salary with on-site parking, and the opportunity for career pathways within the Leed Group.

Leed is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive. We strive to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We recognise and value the full spectrum of individual identities and experiences, including gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, and more.