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Executive & Operational Assistant to Managing Director

Operations • South Yarra, Victoria 3141, Australia • Full-time

Description

About Us

National Retail Group (NRG) is a leading property advisory firm providing premium transaction and asset management services across Australia and New Zealand. Our portfolio spans blue-chip national retail tenants through to private family offices encompassing a diverse mix of retail, mixed-use and development assets.

We create generational value through strategic property management and advisory excellence.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Executive & Operational Assistant to provide high-level support to the Managing Director and leadership team. This is a pivotal role within a fast-paced, commercially focused business, offering broad exposure across executive administration, acquisitions, transactions and stakeholder coordination.

What You’ll be Doing

Executive & Operational Support

  • Provide direct, high-level executive support to the Managing Director.
  • Manage diaries, meeting schedules, travel itineraries, and correspondence.
  • Prepare briefing materials, agendas, presentations, and board-ready documentation.
  • Coordinate leadership priorities and ensure timely delivery of business initiatives.

Acquisitions, Transactions & Development Support

  • Support acquisition due diligence and transaction coordination.
  • Prepare Letters of Interest, reports, and distil financial summaries.
  • Liaise with agents, consultants, and finance teams to ensure seamless documentation and reporting.

Client, Stakeholder & Corporate Support

  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the leadership team.
  • Support portfolio-wide strategic initiatives driving efficiency and first-class service delivery.
  • Maintain strong professional relationships that enhance collaboration and business outcomes.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a high level of professional maturity, sound commercial judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities with precision and discretion. You will be confident operating across a broad remit and comfortable supporting senior leadership in a fast-moving environment.

Key requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in executive support or business operations
  • Background in property, funds management or professional services (advantageous)
  • Advanced Microsoft 365 capability (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Canva, Cirrus8 or CPG Office (training provided)
  • Exceptional written communication, formatting and presentation standards
  • High attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities
  • Professional maturity, discretion and strong problem-solving capability
  • Current driver’s licence

Why NRG?

  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and high-value decision-making
  • Fast-paced, high-growth business with real career progression
  • Broad role spanning operations, acquisitions, leasing and corporate functions
  • Supportive, high-performance team culture Work that is meaningful, visible and genuinely valued

Please note: Our onboarding process includes a national police check.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate