Executive Assistant

Who we are?

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,200 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. For more than 265 years, we’ve been inspired by the belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands including Australian favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Harris, Campos, Piazza D’Oro, Scared Grounds, Espresso di Manfredi, Pickwick and more. In 2023, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of 13.5 billion AUD and employed a global workforce of more than 20,000 employees.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We offer our people a range of learning and development programs to support their personal growth and we believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way. We care about our environment and have a sustainability program in place called Common Grounds which focuses on Responsible Sourcing, Minimised Footprint and Connected People. We’re striving to use 100% responsibly sourced coffee and green packaging and maintain our neutral gender balance, all while continuing to reduce our emissions.

Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. Unleash your possibility!

Find out more at https://careers-au.jacobsdouweegberts.com/

We are looking for an experienced and meticulous Executive Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis to provide high-level administrative support to the Australian Leadership Team. The Executive Assistant plays an integral role to ensure the smooth operation of daily activities and to support key projects and initiatives within the business. This role is based in our head office in North Sydney with hybrid work flexibility! 

In this role, you will:

• Provide exceptional administrative support to the General Manager and the Leadership Team
• Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders for a seamless operation
• Create regular reports and presentations decks to support decision making
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, appointments, and travel arrangements
• Provide support with planning and delivering key projects, initiatives, and corporate events
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion

For this role as an Executive Assistant, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or related field will be highly regarded
• You have excellent organisational and time-management skills
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills
• You are proficient with using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

What’s in it for you?

• Support, training and an extensive onboarding program
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days a week working from home #LI-Hybrid
• Access up to two days of special event leave per year to utilise for your birthday, school events, moving, or volunteering!
• Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free staff orders of your favourite coffee and tea brands
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days of additional Annual Leave per year

If you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to Mae Cabaluna ([email protected]). Note: applications will not be handled via email.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect, and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.