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Executive Assistant

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-014

Posted: 04/05 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly experienced Executive Support & Governance professional with over 20 years’ experience supporting senior leaders across government, higher education, and corporate environments.

This candidate offers a rare blend of discretion, strategic awareness, and operational excellence, making them an invaluable asset to executive teams operating in complex and fast-paced settings:

• EXECUTIVE SUPPORT & CONFIDENTIAL ADVISORY: A trusted partner to Directors, Deans, and C-suite executives, delivering high-level support across complex diary management and workflow coordination while exercising sound judgement and political awareness.
• GOVERNANCE & COMMITTEE COORDINATION: Extensive experience supporting board and committee functions, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and the collation of high-quality papers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: A professional communicator skilled in liaising with senior executives, government stakeholders, and external partners to enable effective decision-making.
• OPERATIONS, HR & FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Strong capability across HR coordination, recruitment processes, and financial administration, including purchase orders, invoicing, and reconciliation.
• DOCUMENT & RECORDS MANAGEMENT: Advanced experience managing corporate records and document control systems, including SharePoint and Objective, maintaining audit-ready information.
  
  

Known for their integrity and adaptability, this candidate is a proactive leader who manages sensitive and competing priorities with the highest level of professionalism. They bring the experience and discretion required to deliver immediate impact within executive and governance environments.

Brand & Marketing Leader

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-013

Posted: 28/04 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a high-impact Brand and Marketing Leader with a 14-year record of delivering strategic, insight-led marketing initiatives across the UK and Australian markets.

This specialist brings a powerful combination of commercial acumen and creative execution, making them an ideal asset for organisations looking to mature their brand identity or scale complex distribution channels:

• BRAND TRANSFORMATION & MATURITY: Expert at evolving challenger brands into credible, scalable propositions. Proven success in codifying design systems and brand architecture to drive consistency across all touchpoints.
• COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGN EXECUTION: A data-driven strategist who translates business objectives into high-impact campaigns. Notable achievements include delivering a 42% uplift in applications through targeted, rate-led initiatives.
• PARTNER & BROKER CHANNEL SCALING: Distinguished track record in B2B and intermediated markets, successfully scaling partner channels to account for 65% of total acquisition volume through sophisticated GTM strategies.
• CX & INSIGHT INTEGRATION: Advanced proficiency in embedding NPS and CSat measures into performance management, using real audience behaviour to inform customer experience priorities.
• HIGH-LEVEL STAKEHOLDER LEADERSHIP: A collaborative leader and Chartered Marketer with extensive experience in highly regulated environments (FinTech and Global Insurance), managing significant budgets.

Available for an immediate start, this candidate offers the senior-level expertise required to deliver immediate commercial impact and long-term brand equity to your marketing function.

HR Operations & Systems Specialist

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-012

Posted: 28/04 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly capable HR Operations professional with a distinguished track record of driving efficiency across the employee lifecycle within fast-paced, multi-national environments.

This specialist brings a powerful combination of technical HRIS mastery and a proactive service mindset, making them an ideal asset for organisations looking to streamline people operations or enhance talent development functions:

• HRIS & DIGITAL INTEGRATION: Advanced proficiency in SuccessFactors and BambooHR, with a dedicated focus on maintaining data integrity, optimising system workflows, and managing digital onboarding compliance.
• LIFECYCLE & ONBOARDING EXCELLENCE: Expert at coordinating the end-to-end employee lifecycle, from high-volume recruitment support and contract drafting to designing complex, multi-week induction schedules for regional teams.
• CAPABILITY & LEARNING ADMINISTRATION: Proven success in managing online learning platforms and supporting internal development programs to build organisational capability and improve the overall employee experience.
• REGIONAL PAYROLL & COMPLIANCE: Skilled in payroll coordination across the APAC region, ensuring accurate processing through third-party providers while maintaining rigorous attention to detail and documentation.
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: A culturally aware communicator with extensive experience supporting international markets, bridging the gap between local teams and regional leadership.

Available for an immediate start, this candidate offers the versatility and professional drive required to deliver immediate impact and operational stability to your People & Culture team.

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-011

Posted: 27/04 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly capable Accounts Payable professional with a distinguished track record of driving operational excellence within high-volume, fast-paced finance environments.

This specialist brings a powerful combination of technical mastery and proactive problem-solving, making them an ideal asset for organisations looking to stabilise their finance function or implement process improvements:

• SYSTEMS & AUTOMATION EXPERTISE: Advanced proficiency across a broad suite of accounting and ERP systems, including Xero, Pronto, CAAPS, Databuild, and MYOB AE.
• OPERATIONAL RECOVERY: Proven success in clearing significant backlogs and stabilising AP functions through disciplined reconciliations and improved workflow management.
• PROCESS OPTIMISATION: Expert at identifying bottlenecks and driving efficiency through automation and system enhancements to ensure seamless end-to-end processing.
• HIGH-VOLUME ACCURACY: Exceptional attention to detail in high-pressure environments, ensuring invoice processing and financial tracking remain precise and compliant.
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: A strong communicator who builds positive relationships across the business, bridging the gap between finance teams and external suppliers.

Available for an immediate start in either a temporary or permanent capacity, this candidate offers the "big league" experience required to deliver immediate impact and long-term stability to your finance department.

Business-to-Business Account Manager – IT

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-010

Posted: 08/04 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly adaptable and technically astute B2B Account Manager with a comprehensive background in IT operations, customer experience, and strategic relationship management.

This professional offers a sophisticated blend of technical literacy and commercial acumen, with a proven track record of bridging the gap between complex technology infrastructure and frontline business needs:

• ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT & GROWTH: Extensive experience serving as the primary liaison for key enterprise clients, ensuring high retention through effective upselling, cross-selling, and a deep understanding of client roadmaps.
• TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Holds a CCNA1 in Networking and is currently completing a Bachelor of Information Technology (Completing 2027). Proficient in Azure Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration, and endpoint management within highly regulated environments.
• PRODUCT & AGILE LEADERSHIP: Skilled in Agile/SCRUM methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and facilitating user story creation to align product features with client requirements.
• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Proven success in optimising multi-channel ticketing systems and developing knowledge bases that reduce customer friction and improve self-service efficiency.
• STRATEGIC STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT: A collaborative leader experienced in partnering with engineering, design, and sales teams to translate technical data into meaningful business insights for senior management.
  
  

With a background spanning global SaaS environments and large-scale public sector infrastructure, this candidate brings a disciplined, "people-first" approach to technology. They are an ideal fit for South Australian organisations looking for a result-oriented leader to drive digital adoption and strengthen B2B partnerships.

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At Davies Stewart Consulting, we believe finding the right talent should be intentional, not incidental.

Our reputation as a leading South Australian Recruitment Consulting Firm is built on our rigorous, people-first approach. The candidates featured here represent the best of the best—highly qualified professionals who have been recently pre-interviewed and expertly assessed by our team for specific roles or general market fit.

We understand that timing is critical in talent acquisition. This exclusive selection allows your business to bypass lengthy sourcing and initial screening stages. Every individual highlighted possesses the skills, experience, and cultural alignment necessary to make an immediate impact on your organisation, whether you need Executive, Permanent, or Contract support in Adelaide or across the state.

This service is conducted with the utmost discretion and confidentiality. To respect their privacy, personal details and previous employer names are never disclosed here. We simply present the profile and proven expertise.

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