Doordash
Executive Business Partner/Office Manager
Our mission is to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly and always learn and reiterate to support merchants, Dashers and the communities we serve.
Business operations
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Senior · A role for someone with advanced knowledge and skills. May involve mentoring, leading others or specialisation. Typically at least 5 years of experience.
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Why Doordash
We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. Our leaders seek the truth and welcome big, hairy, audacious questions. We are grounded in our company values, and we make intentional decisions that are both logical and display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to Merchants to Customers.
About the role
About the Role: We're looking for a dynamic and highly organized individual to join our team as an Office Experience & Culture Coordinator. This multifaceted role blends executive assistance, office management, cultural stewardship, and event coordination, making it the perfect opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-centric environment. You'll be the heart of our Melbourne office (ANZ offices) ensuring smooth leadership operations, fostering a positive and engaging culture, and providing top-notch support to our team. You will be the "go-to" person for calendar management, team-building activities, partner events coordinator and culture. You will report to the HR Executive Business Partner and primarily support the VP APAC.
What You'll Do:
Executive Assistance:
- Provide administrative support to designated executives, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
- Prepare and organize meeting materials, presentations, and reports.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Culture Carrier:
- Champion DoorDash's company culture and values, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Organize and facilitate team-building activities, social events, and employee recognition programs.
- Act as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns and promoting open communication.
- Be a positive and proactive presence in the office, building relationships and fostering a sense of community.
Event Coordination:
- Plan and execute a variety of internal and external events, including team meetings, workshops, and social gatherings.
- Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and attendee registration.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless event execution.
- Manage event budgets and track expenses.
Office Management:
- In partnership with our real estate and office partners, be the conduit to day-to-day operations of the ANZ offices, ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.
- Ensuring we have an office space that is fit for purpose, fun, and productive by managing office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships.
What You'll Bring:
- Proven experience in a similar role, ideally encompassing executive assistance, office management, and event coordination.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive and approachable demeanor.
- A proactive and resourceful attitude, with a passion for creating a great office environment.
- Proficiency in Google Suite tools and other relevant software applications.
- A genuine enthusiasm for DoorDash's mission and values.
- A highly social personality.
- A positive and proactive nature.
- A love for getting things done.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Help keep our teams organized and efficient by proactively moving conflicts and enabling our leaders to make an impact
- Promote team culture and cohesion
- Plan and oversee events for our team
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Handle highly confidential information
- Be an integral part of our team
What We're Looking For...
- 5+ years of experience in an administrative support role
- You are an expert with G-suite tools, including Google Calendar, Gmail, slides
- You are proficient in event planning, project planning and budgeting
- Exceptional communication skills
- You have a history of being a top operator in a growing organization, such as a tech startup, large tech company, or similar company
- You enjoy diagnosing issues and implementing creative solutions to solve challenges
- You are adaptable in a shifting environment
What you'll be responsible for
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Execution and Project Management
Plan and deliver project plans by managing people, resources, budget, and timelines, to support the organization’s goals
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Purchasing and Vendor Management
Manage suppliers by negotiating contracts, controlling costs, reducing risks, and ensuring business needs are met
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Facilities and Asset Management
Source and manage the tools, services, and processes that support the operations of the organization’s office and assets
Skills you'll need
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Social skills
Behaves and communicates effectively in different social situations and with a variety of different people
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Prioritization
Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
Meet the team
DashMart is a new & lean team at DoorDash focused on building a new type of convenience store, offering both household essentials and local iconic brands to our customers' doorsteps in minutes. This month's old business is expected to grow significantly in 2022 and 2023, so joining our team now is akin to joining a startup within a startup. This is a rare opportunity to grow a business from zero to one.