Posted 3w ago

Office Assistant

@ Simon & Schuster
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:diary management, travel bookings, welcoming visitors
Requirements Summary:Provide administrative support to the Managing Director; manage diary, travel bookings, meetings, and office systems; strong communication and discretion.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office
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Job Description
Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital, and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Summit Books, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Bundyi, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.au.

The Job Profile

This is a varied role providing essential administrative support to the Managing Director and carrying out general office administration duties.

 

The Job Role

From diary management and travel bookings for the Managing Director to coordinating meetings and supporting company events, no two days will be the same. Key responsibilities will include welcoming visitors; managing meeting room set up including refreshments, assisting with administration such as mail distribution, phone messages and digital filing and maintenance. We will be looking for you to constantly review, improve and develop all systems and processes to support business effectiveness.

 

The Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who can support and work with stakeholders at every level, within a fast-paced commercially orientated organisation. It is desirable that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and with little supervision.

 

You will be an effective communicator, able to convey messages through a variety of communication channels including Microsoft Office; deliver messages tailored appropriately for the audience; be trustworthy, tactful and diplomatic and apply utter discretion in all matters of confidentiality.

 

You will have a pragmatic attitude and a proactive team player you will be confident, professional and conscientious, organised with the ability to multi-task.

 

A genuine interest in publishing or the creative industries is a plus as this is an exciting opportunity to join the Simon & Schuster team and become part of a successful and growing publishing house with an impressive list of authors and illustrators across its Adult and Children’s lists. There is the opportunity to gain insight into the publishing process and develop further within the company.

 

Please note, this role will be office-based Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays.

 

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Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Simon & Schuster Australia cannot accept applications from candidates without a legal right to work in Australia or who require visa sponsorship. Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to offer stage

Simon & Schuster Australia is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster Australia, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures.
 

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster Australia role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC (Australia) Pty. Ltd.subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.