Education Administrative Assistant - Asia Pacific, Kevin Murphy Asia Pte Ltd, Location, Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs, Salary, $45,000 - $59,999, Work Type, Full Time, Classification, Administration & Office Support, Administrative Assistants.

Company Background: KEVIN.MURPHY is a fast-growing manufacturer and distributor of high-end hair care products that are sold in professional salons throughout the world.  We are looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant to join our Asia Pacific and education team. The position would be based in either Melbourne, Australia or Singapore. The candidate will be an organised, self-starter who is a team player with excellent communication skills, a professional demeanour and attitude.

Responsibilities include the supporting the Asia Pacific team and Education Department with program/event planning, scheduling/calendaring, data entry, compose correspondence, and work with other departments within the company.

Essential Functions: Assist with event and program planning, preparation, and execution; including show and talent booking. Research and schedule venues for events. Oversee education ordering, inventory, and distribution of branded inventory. Track invoices and reconcile event-related budgets. Data and list management related to events: attendee lists, logistics, and room bookings. Collaborate with internal team members and external partners to schedule and plan events. Coordinate and book travel for team members. Work with distributors regarding Educator contracts and fees. Maintain updates to file sharing system (Dropbox or Google Docs). Manage tracking system and reporting for education events/classes. Work with other internal departments for program consistency. Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements: Highly detail-oriented/organised with ability to prioritise tasks independently, accurately complete work under tight deadlines, and provide timely and accurate responses to requests. 2 plus years’ experience as an administrative assistant; beauty industry experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively relay important information to internal team members and external partners. Strong time and project management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office- Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Highly personable that works easily with internal and external partners and customers. Ability to work effectively with co-workers by practicing collaborative problem solving and honest communication and ability to build strong internal relationships. Event planning including sourcing hotels or other event centres, including coordination of meeting space, catering, AV needs, etc.

Good negotiation skills; ability to stick to a budget and be resourceful. Be able to travel within the Asia Pacific region as required. Hair/Beauty industry knowledge/experience preferred but not essential. Proficient in English. Chinese/Japanese language skills would be an advantage but not essential. This is an amazing opportunity in the haircare industry for a professional who is serious about their work, enjoys administrative tasks and project management. If this sounds like you, and you want to join our fun team, then please see the application instructions below.

Email a cover letter and resume to Andrew Tetley: atetley@kevinmurphy.com.au