Senior Assistant | Global | SR&T

Job Requisition ID: 38034 

• Recognition culture to celebrate milestones and discounts at hundreds of retailers 
• Mentoring programs – receive support and coaching to progress your career 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave from Day 1 + 12 months return to work support (work 4 days and get paid 5) 

We have a playful culture with serious intent. At Deloitte it's not only about celebrating our achievements and milestones, but also having fun along the way. In this role, you will join a team of fun, passionate and innovative thinkers to provide key support to our business leaders.

At Deloitte, we expect results. Incredible—tangible—results. And people that operate at a Global level play a unique role in delivering on those results. We see the importance of your perspective and your ability to create value. We want you to fit in—with an inclusive culture, focus on work-life fit and well-being, and a supportive, connected environment; but we also want you to stand out—with opportunities to have a strategic impact, innovate, and take the risks necessary to make your mark.

Deloitte Global supports our talented professionals in answering the question: What impact will you make? 

About the Team

We are a team of nearly 14,000 in Australia, supported by a strong team of leaders. Across Asia Pacific we are 68,000 professionals covering 19 geographies. Globally we are a team of 400,000, united with a shared goal to be the best at all we do.

What will your typical day look like?

Working closely with a Global Portfolio Leader, you will play a critical role enabling their effectiveness and impact. You will be constantly anticipating and looking ahead, sensing priorities as they arise, reprioritising and creating space for the urgent, important, and strategic – all the while exuding calmness under pressure and instilling confidence that there is appropriate oversight on what matters. By nurturing a trusted network, you will work with Professional Assistants from across the Global Firms to facilitate effective connections between the Global Leader and other stakeholders. The key attributes that will ensure your success in this role are exemplary organisational skills, communication skills, cultural awareness, relationship/stakeholder management, lateral thinking, and efficiency.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.
You will have the ability to establish strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. This is an autonomous role which will allow you to pre-empt your Partner’s needs and take the required action.

You are someone who has experience with:

• Curiosity and a genuine interest in the business – a desire to be part of it’s success
• Collaborating with a dynamic leadership team, including the Chief of Staff
• Extensive diary management
• Setting up internal, external, and international meetings
• Creation and management of documentation
• Managing timesheets, expenses, and travel
• Knowledge / experience in WIP and debtors
• Proactive thinking on the Partner’s needs
• Co-ordinate the setting up and maintenance of client specific resources
• Coordinating client events, including alumni nationally

Why Deloitte? 

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.  

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.

Next Steps 
Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now. 

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.