Executive Assistant

Ford Motor Company

Executive Assistant collaborating with Ford Australia's leadership team to support the President and CEO. Manage scheduling, communications, and daily operations at the National Sales Company office.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRichmond • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with our local senior leadership team and provide trusted and high-level administrative support to the President and CEO of Ford Australia and New Zealand.
Keep the CEO’s office running smoothly by managing a complex calendar and organising critical meetings.
Handle daily communications with professionalism and care.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the National Sales Company office in Richmond.
Coordinate on-site events, conduct safety audits, and ensure the office remains clean, welcoming, and productive.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A proven background providing high-level administrative support to a CEO, Managing Director, or senior leadership team within a corporate setting.
Exceptional time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to balance competing demands, coordinate complex schedules, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build strong working relationships and interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels, such as senior executives and external vendors.
Practical business acumen and project management skills, including the ability to track budgets and leverage the Microsoft 365 suite to support executive reporting and coordinate high-quality PowerPoint presentations.
A trusted track record of maintaining strict confidentiality, using sound judgment, and handling sensitive business or personnel matters with absolute professionalism.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discounted lease car options.
Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities.
Flexible Work Arrangements.
Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training.
Paid parental leave from day 1.
Comprehensive Employee Assist Program.
Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks.
Paid volunteer days.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Calendar ManagementMeeting CoordinationBudget TrackingPowerPoint Presentation DevelopmentSafety Audits

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismRelationship BuildingSound Judgment