Executive Assistant to the CEO
Job no: 508270
Work type: FTP - Full-time Permanent
Location: Richmond, VIC - Head Office
Categories: Administration
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.
THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU
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 LinkedIn Learning courses
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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
ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
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 and appointments
ABOUT YOU
- 5+ years' experience supporting a CEO, executive leader or C-suite environment
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint
- Strong business acumen and outstanding attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and changing demands
- Experience coordinating international travel and working across timezones
- A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach
- High levels of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality
- The ability to influence and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and board members
- Experience in retail, fashion or a fast-paced consumer environment
OUR VALUES
Whether we’re building our next range, partnering with stores or trading a season, these five values guide everything we do:
- Think Customer
- Respect for All
- Keep it Simple
- Take Responsibility
- Act with Pace
If you’re excited to contribute to a growing global brand and play a meaningful role in our success, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as we continue to build on our 20‑year legacy and shape the future of Forever New.
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