Executive Assistant

Peiris Group is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Executive Assistant to support multiple Principals within our privately held family office.
This is a highly trusted role with genuine breadth. Working closely with the Principals, you will provide executive and personal support across a diverse portfolio of businesses, investments, philanthropic interests and private matters.
The role extends beyond traditional executive support. You will become closely acquainted with the Group's businesses and their operational priorities, manage competing demands, coordinate the flow of information and ensure important matters are progressed through to completion.
What you'll be doingManaging complex diaries, communications, meetings and competing prioritiesActing as a key coordination point between the Principals, Group executives, professional advisers and external stakeholdersScreening and managing calls, emails and correspondence on behalf of the PrincipalsDeveloping a strong understanding of the Group's businesses, operations and prioritiesPreparing briefings, correspondence, presentations and supporting documentationCoordinating domestic and international travel and accompanying the Principals where requiredSupporting and attending business, philanthropic and social eventsWorking with financial, investment and commercially sensitive informationSupporting M&A, investments and other transactions, including due diligence, data rooms, advisers, documentation and key deadlinesSupporting governance, research and strategic projectsProviding personal and lifestyle support across appointments, travel, events and private arrangementsMonitoring actions and commitments to ensure matters are followed through to completion
About youYou will be highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable operating in a position of trust.We are looking for someone with strong judgement who can quickly understand different businesses, anticipate requirements and determine what needs attention, what can be progressed independently and what should be escalated.You will bring strong communication skills, financial literacy, emotional intelligence and absolute discretion. You will also be comfortable engaging with senior business leaders, professional advisers, financial institutions, public figures and other high-profile stakeholders.Experience in a senior Executive Assistant, Executive Officer, private office or comparable role is preferred. Experience supporting business owners or within a family office, investment group or professional services environment will be highly regarded.
The opportunityThis is a full-time, office-based position in Ellenbrook, Western Australia.The role offers direct exposure to the Principals and senior decision-makers across a diverse and growing Group, with involvement in businesses, investments, transactions and strategic projects.As the Group has businesses and interests nationally, the position will involve travel from time to time, including accompanying the Principals on domestic and international travel for business and private purposes where required.
Applications accepted via LinkedIn or through our SEEK listing.