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Executive Assistant

CORPORATE – People and Culture • Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia • Full-time

Description

What Drives Us

Rivergum has evolved and moved from traditional homebuilding to smart, sustainable medium‑density communities. With a strong development pipeline and a team of exceptional professionals, we’re shaping Adelaide’s future with quality, insight, and purpose.

Proudly South Australian for 32 years, we’re recognised among InDaily’s Top 52 Businesses (2025) and ranked Top 2 in SA by the HIA. In the coming months, we’re excited to move to our new Bowden headquarters, designed to spark creativity, inspiration and a collaborative environment.

Our values, Fun, Teamwork, Integrity, Great Ideas, and Own It, guide everything we do.

Join us at a defining moment and become the strategic partner who helps our CEO and Managing Director drive Rivergum’s next era of growth.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you’ll provide executive support while contributing to projects and coordinating office operations. You’ll also have the opportunity to introduce innovative AI tools and smarter processes to enhance efficiency and help the Managing Director & CEO navigate their days with clarity and focus. This position is perfect for someone who takes pride in driving progress, streamlining workflows, and ensuring everything runs seamlessly.

A day will see you:

• Strategically manage the Managing Director & CEO’s calendar, inbox, and priorities to maximise impact

• Provide personal support with errands and tasks, enabling focus on high-value initiatives

• Demonstrate strong governance understanding and prepare accurate, timely minutes for key meetings

• Coordinate meetings, agendas, briefing papers, and professional packs for Board and Executive sessions

• Ensure the Managing Director and CEO are fully prepared with documentation and review time ahead of key decisions

• Capture and track action items, assign tasks in Microsoft Teams, and follow up to maintain accountability across projects

• Organise domestic and international travel with detailed itineraries, documentation, and approvals

• Oversee personal and business expenses, invoices, and reconciliations with precision

• Maintain contact database and streamline filing systems for efficient retrieval

• Manage office maintenance and service providers to uphold a professional environment

Is This You?

You are passionate and motivated by the opportunity to work closely with an innovative Managing Director & CEO, gaining valuable exposure to high-level decision-making and strategic leadership. You thrive on contributing to projects that shape the business and are inspired by growth, impact, and the chance to bring fresh ideas to life. This role is based in the office Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with flexibility to occasionally start earlier or later as required.

In addition to this you:

• Bring 5+years’ experience as an Executive Assistant within property, building, construction, or legal industries

• Are tech-savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) + Apple Suite

• Possess outstanding organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and anticipate needs

• Communicate with confidence, building strong relationships and managing stakeholders at all levels

• Excel in dynamic environments, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and demands

• Have office coordination experience, overseeing services, supply management, and catering to keep operations running smoothly

• Are excited by innovation, bringing fresh ideas, exploring AI solutions, and implementing smarter ways of working to enhance efficiency and support leadership at the highest level

• Take charge of your professional development, continually expanding your knowledge and building meaningful industry connections.

 

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Rivergum, we believe in empowering our people to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. You’ll be part of a supportive team culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and personal development.

We offer:

• Excellent remuneration ($110-$135k dependent on exp) + car park

• A dynamic and inclusive workplace

• Opportunities for internal career progression, professional growth & training

• A commitment to employee wellbeing

• Exclusive perks and benefits for car leasing, gift cards & more

• Team building and social events

• Employee recognition program driven by company values

 

Let’s Make It Happen

Click ‘Apply Now’ and upload your CV, ensuring it clearly addresses the role criteria listed above.

For a confidential discussion please contact Karen Flinn, People & Culture Business Partner, on 08 8150 6015  

Rivergum are an employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity strengthens teams, sparks innovation, and drives better

*Respectfully no agencies please

 

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

110000 AUD – 135000 AUD (Annum)

Company Overview

Rivergum is South Australia’s largest and most experienced medium-density home builder, delivering award-winning, thoughtfully designed homes that elevate modern living.