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Administrative Business Partner (Fixed-Term Contract)

Sydney, Australia

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of administrative experience in a high-tech or international environment working on core administrative tasks (e.g., travel management, expense reports, calendar management, facilities coordination, etc.).
Preferred qualifications:
  • 3 years of administrative experience supporting executive-level management in a corporate environment, and managing small-scale projects and events from pre-planning to execution.
  • 1 year of experience working in direct executive support.
  • Experience with calendar management over international timezones, high-volume travel scheduling and booking, and budgeting of events.
  • Ability to collaborate and effectively communicate across a diverse range of people and job functions.

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  • Ability to adhere to an expectation of complete confidentiality on all business matters.

  • Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal guidance.


  • About the job

    As an Administrative Business Partner, you're at the heart of your team's business operations and activities and the soul that keeps your team moving forward. You anticipate the needs of your managers and team members and help them stay focused on their projects by resolving operational and administrative issues before they arise. You move quickly with the changing environment and are up to date with the latest Google products and services. You also use that knowledge to strategically support your team's projects. In addition to being organized and analytical, you possess the strong business judgment and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people and job functions.

    As an Administrative Business Partner, you're at the heart of your team's business operations and activities and the soul that keeps your team moving forward. You anticipate the needs of your managers and team members and help them stay focused on their projects by resolving operational and administrative issues before they arise. You move quickly with the changing environment and are up to date with the latest Google products and services. You also use that knowledge to strategically support your team's projects. In addition to being organized, you possess the strong business acumen and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people and job functions.

    Applicants must have a right to work in Australia as Google is currently unable to sponsor a visa for this position.

    Administrative jobs at Google are staffed by organized and dependable people driven by a common company goal: to help us accomplish great things. Working behind the scenes, we make a significant impact on the people we support as well as on Google users around the world. We're adept at leading and managing a variety of simultaneous projects, which requires the particular talent of being able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

    Responsibilities

    • Execute administrative tasks with minimal supervision (e.g., calendar management, travel scheduling, executive expense management, event and budget management).
    • Establish trust and partnership with cross-functional teams and executives of the organization you are supporting. With minimal guidance, use your judgment and discretion to make decisions.
    • Participate and occasionally be part of the organizing committee in admin community activities within the organization or office site.
    • Exhibit the highest standards of maintaining confidentiality. Possess clear understanding of internal systems and policies.

    Client-provided location(s): Sydney NSW, Australia
    Job ID: Google-90689890571690694
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Pet-friendly Office
      • Snacks
      • Some Meals Provided
      • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Company Equity
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Internship Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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