Hickinbotham is one of South Australia's most successful and diversified companies.
With 70 years of family ownership and a reputation for excellence and innovation, the Group's interests include SA's largest residential building and development business, mortgage broking, spirit production and sales, and life sciences.
We are seeking an Associate to the Chief Operating Officer to join our high-performing team in our contemporary office near the Adelaide CBD.
You will be an "A" player, who brings a pragmatic, can-do attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
We value our high-energy, professional workplace and we are dedicated to delivering value across the Group's business units through our commitment to "lean" and continuous improvement.
High performance, accountability, humility, and outstanding customer outcomes are non-negotiable aspects of our culture.
This role will serve as a resource and understudy to the C-suite and enjoy unparalleled access to learn from one of South Australia's most effective and successful leadership teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an up-and-coming high achiever to master key management and operational skills while contributing to the performance of the Hickinbotham Group.
For the right candidate, this career-defining role has potential for progression into a management position.
Key responsibilities of this challenging and rewarding role include: Understudying and supporting the Chief Operating Officer and executives in the daily operations of all businesses within the Group Attending and supporting the management of internal and external meetings Drafting high-level correspondence Managing projects as delegated by the executive team to achieve defined outcomes Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders Conducting research and collating relevant information to provide comprehensive data and insights Together with being reliable, loyal and trustworthy, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes: Positive energy and a "can do" attitude A desire to learn and embrace the "lean" culture of the organisation Ability to be both a team player and a leader Curious and tenacious, with a desire to get to the bottom of issues Maturity, professionalism, and confidence A proven ability to think critically, problem-solve and recommend common sense, practical solutions Attention to detail, superior organisation skills and a focus on results The ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities without loss of composure Capability to get things done quickly without forsaking accuracy Demonstrated ability to be proactive and use initiative The ability to maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality A positive outlook and high EQ A professional approach to interactions with colleagues, clients and associates A degree qualification, with at least three years' work experience Advanced Microsoft Office skills If this is you, and you want to reach your full potential while working with the best, this role offers an exciting career opportunity where your hard work and dedication will be genuinely acknowledged and rewarded.