Executive Assistant
WHO WE ARE
Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.
We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.
With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high-quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.
Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.
WHO YOU ARE
This Darwin-based role suits a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant with experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment. This is an initial fixed-term contract with strong potential for permanency for the right candidate.
You thrive on managing competing priorities, exercising discretion, and ensuring the MD & CEO is supported at the highest level.
- You have the confidence and judgement to ask the right questions when faced with ambiguity, ensuring clarity and effective outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrative role supporting executives
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, government bodies, and partners
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and business systems
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work
- Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgement, proactively seeking clarity and asking the right questions when navigating ambiguity
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Experience coordinating events, travel, and executive-level logistics
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Managing Director & CEO, ensuring seamless day-to-day coordination and execution
- Manage the MD & CEO’s calendar, priorities, and communications, ensuring effective coordination of meetings, stakeholders, and executive commitments
- Prepare high-quality agendas, minutes, reports, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, follow-up, and timely delivery
- Act as a key point of coordination between the MD & CEO and internal/external stakeholders, including Board members, government representatives, and industry partners
- Coordinate corporate events, sponsorships, and functions, overseeing planning, logistics, and financial administration
- Manage domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodation, and expense tracking
- Oversee legal and compliance administration, including processing legal documents, managing licences and certifications, and supporting contractual communications
- Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and document control processes, ensuring information is organised, current, and accessible
- Support financial administration activities, including invoice processing, expense reconciliation, and reporting support
- Handle sensitive and confidential business and personal matters with discretion and professionalism
- Coordinate personal appointments and commitments for the MD & CEO, ensuring seamless integration with business priorities
- Provide ad hoc and cross-functional support across executive and business initiatives, ensuring continuity and responsiveness
WHAT’S NEXT
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter which describes who you are and addresses the criteria detailed above.
Skills
As published by workable · 13 questions · 7 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Photo, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter
Pick from a list (6)
- Are you currently based in Australia?
- Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?
- At DCOH, we honour the service of veterans and their families. Could you please share if you have served in the military or if a close family member has?
- What is your proficiency level in English?
- Are you willing to relocate to Darwin?
- Do you have experience supporting C-suite executives?
Written answers (7)
- If you have been referred by an employee of DCOH or Thyme Hospitality, please write their name and contact details.
- Can you share an example of a time when you handled sensitive or confidential executive matters? How did you ensure discretion and good judgement?
- Could you describe your experience managing complex executive calendars? What tools or strategies have you found most effective?
- What experience do you have arranging domestic and international travel for executives? Can you walk us through your typical process?
- Can you tell us about a time you coordinated a corporate event or function? What was your role and what was the outcome?
- Could you tell us about your current working rights?
- How do you approach situations where you have multiple urgent tasks or priorities? Can you provide an example of how you managed competing demands?