Executive Assistant

Role summary

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The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and organisational support to senior leaders within Federal Express Corporation AMEA. Requirements typically include several years of executive or senior administrative experience, strong written and verbal communication, excellent calendar and travel management skills, discretion with confidential information, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business systems. The successful candidate is expected to manage competing priorities, prepare reports and correspondence, coordinate meetings, support presentations, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Flexibility, sound judgement, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multinational environment are important. Experience in logistics, aviation, or a large corporate organisation would be advantageous.

About the employer

Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a global transportation, logistics, and express delivery company operating across more than 220 countries and territories. Its services include time-definite international and domestic shipping, freight transportation, customs support, e-commerce logistics, and supply-chain solutions. In Australia, FedEx supports businesses of all sizes through a network of aircraft, vehicles, stations, hubs, and customer-service teams. The company is part of FedEx Corporation and is recognised for its international reach, technology-enabled tracking, and focus on reliable delivery. Federal Express Corporation AMEA covers operations across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, creating a diverse, cross-border working environment. Employees commonly work with colleagues and customers from many cultures, while contributing to the company’s priorities around service quality, safety, compliance, operational efficiency, and responsible business practices.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities in logistics, transport, aviation, healthcare, construction, technology, finance, education, and professional services. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra, with logistics roles also available near ports, airports, and distribution hubs. Australian workplace culture is generally direct, practical, collaborative, and respectful of work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to coastal, regional, and outdoor-focused communities, with beaches, national parks, sport, and multicultural food scenes widely accessible. Relocating costs can be significant, especially housing in Sydney and Melbourne, so checking salaries, rental markets, healthcare, transport, and taxation is important. Visa options may include employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration, temporary graduate visas, or working holiday arrangements, depending on nationality, occupation, qualifications, and age. Applicants should confirm eligibility and current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs before making relocation plans.