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Current Opportunities

Personal Assistant - Melbourne
July 2008

We have two opportunities for a Personal Assistant in the Melbourne Actuarial & Employee Benefits team. These are:

• A full-time permanent role
• A part-time role, ideally working Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a maternity leave replacement role and, as such, it will be for a period of 12 months.

The successful candidates will enjoy a fast-paced and challenging role, and are required to possess excellent communication skills, strong teamwork and outstanding organisational skills. As part of a cohesive team, you will proactively support your manager and other members of the team as required.

More than just typing, your responsibilities will be varied and include: diary management, creation/layout of annual reports and client newsletters, preparation of presentation material, agenda papers, monthly invoices and travel arrangements.

Previous experience in a corporate Personal Assistant role is essential, including advanced MS Office skills in Microsoft applications - Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Knowledge of graphics packages such as InDesign is also desirable. Candidates must have a strong attention to detail (100% accuracy in completed work), with the ability to work anticipate the needs and priorities of the team.

Watson Wyatt offers an outstanding culture, with a focus on our people, our clients and excellence in all we do. We know that people make the difference.

How to join us

If you are interested in joining us please email hraustralia@watsonwyatt.com and attach your resume and a covering letter.

A Coordinator – Finance & Administration, Sydney
June 2008

As a result of an internal promotion, Watson Wyatt has an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Coordinator to join our Finance & Administration team in Sydney.

If you enjoy a multi-faceted role liaising with all areas of our business, this role is just the challenge you’re looking for. Your responsibilities will include: ensuring the office is operational, managing and ordering office stock, managing supplier relationships, assisting in the management of reception and assisting in some finance-related matters including maintaining petty cash and other office expenses. Further variety will be added with the management or co-ordination of ad hoc projects as they arise from time to time.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in building strong relationships and in effectively managing multiple concurrent deadlines to a successful conclusion. Calm under pressure and always approachable, you are known for your ‘can do’ attitude and your strong client service ethic. Ideally, you will have experience in a professional services environment or in a similar role. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential.

Watson Wyatt offers an outstanding culture, with a focus on our people, our clients and excellence in all we do. We know that people make the difference.

How to join us

If you are interested in joining us please email hraustralia@watsonwyatt.com and attach your resume and a covering letter.

Investment Consulting – Melbourne & Sydney

May 2008

• Australia’s leading Investment Consultant
• Advising clients with assets in excess of $2 trillion
• Independence, global strength and passion for thought leadership

Voted by Global Pensions magazine as Investment Consultant of the Year for 2008, Watson Wyatt’s investment consulting practice continues to enjoy outstanding success, both locally and globally.

In Australia, we draw from, and contribute to, the intellectual strength of over 400 investment professionals around the world. Our team works closely with many of Australia’s premier superannuation funds and government investment organisations. The continued success of our investment consulting team provides excellent opportunities for motivated and talented individuals to join either our Sydney or Melbourne offices.

Our current opportunities include:

• A skilled investment consultant, with experience in capital market analysis, investment management and building client relationships
• A naturally inquisitive and analytical individual with experience, knowledge and success in fund manager research and selection
• An experienced analyst with strong quantitative skills, and an equally strong appreciation for qualitative analysis.

In all of these roles, we are looking for people who have:

• The ability to think clearly and creatively
• A passion for excellence and integrity—all the time
• A desire to work in a successful, exciting and fun environment.

Watson Wyatt offers outstanding individuals the chance to further develop a dynamic and rewarding career with a global organisation that has investment consulting at the core of its business. Our global approach, coupled with our passion for thought leadership and commitment to independence, provide an environment in which our people can excel and truly partner with clients.

How to join us
If you are interested in joining us, please email hraustralia@watsonwyatt.com and attach your resume and a covering letter which briefly outlines the role you feel most suited to. For a confidential third party enquiry, please contact Ian Nankivell of Fish & Nankivell (our retained executive search partner) on 03 9654 7622 or after hours on 0418 33 11 88.

Watson Wyatt is committed to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals with a diverse range of experience. We know that people make the difference, and we have a history of tailoring roles to meet the specific skills, experience and interests of the individual.

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