Executive Assistant

• We prioritise employee health and wellbeing, offering a balanced lifestyle and workload
• Collaborate with friendly, supportive teams and leaders
• Modern CBD office with free on-site gym and fitness classes

Why join us?

At TAL, we’re supported to live our best lives. With flexible and blended working options, discounted insurance, and wellbeing initiatives, we know we’re valued.

You’ll work alongside some of the brightest and most capable colleagues in the industry, with leaders who inspire, support, and include everyone. We foster a culture where everyone belongs.

Collaborating in person strengthens our social bonds and powers better problem-solving. Together, we face challenges and grow stronger. We connect to include, celebrate, reward, and recognise each other.

Join TAL Australia as an Executive Assistant where you will support both the General Manager of Group Partnerships and the General Manager of Group Product, Pricing and Portfolio.

You’ll be the go-to person for two busy teams: Group Partnerships and Group Product, Pricing & Portfolio. On the Partnerships side, you’ll help keep things running smoothly as we build strong, lasting relationships with our superfund partners. Your work will make it easier for us to stay in touch and deliver great service.

For Product, Pricing & Portfolio, you’ll be helping a team that’s all about growing our business and coming up with smart, market-leading ideas for products and pricing. Both teams are focused on making sure our partners and their members get the support they need, when they need it most.

If you like working with good people, enjoy variety, and want to make a real difference, this could be a great fit for you.

In this role you will: 

• Handle calls and correspondence, redirecting or responding as needed
• Coordinate diaries, schedule meetings, and prioritise key appointments
• Review and edit reports, presentations etc
• Plan and organise team meetings, events and communications
• Arrange domestic and international travel plans and itineraries
• Complete reporting and expense management, including processing expenses and vendor invoice payments
• Pro-actively establish and maintain strong working relationships with the Executive Team and our broader Executive Assistant community

• Strong experience operating at the Executive Assistant level
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with the highest levels of tact and diplomacy
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong organisational skills demonstrated by the ability to work autonomously, effectively prioritise and perform multiple tasks seamlessly, and with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced level of skill using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be: 

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index 
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change 
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. 
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.