Operations & AI VA (Research, Job Search, Project Management & Business Support)

I'm looking for a reliable, proactive Virtual Assistant to support me with business operations, job searching, research, project management and administrative tasks. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys creating systems, staying organised, and using AI tools to work efficiently. Responsibilities - Search for relevant jobs daily (government, cybersecurity, governance, content design and technical writing). - Maintain my job application tracker and pipeline. - Manage Trello boards, task lists and project workflows. - Update my financial dashboard with income, expenses and savings progress. - Maintain spreadsheets, trackers and dashboards. - Conduct internet research and summarise findings. - Draft emails, LinkedIn messages and documents for review. - Organise files and documentation. - Help improve systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Use AI tools such as ChatGPT to improve productivity and automate repetitive work. - Provide a brief daily or end-of-week progress update. Requirements - Excellent written English. - Strong attention to detail. - Highly organised and proactive. - Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. - Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills. - Comfortable using Trello or similar project management tools. - Experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity or similar). - Able to work independently and communicate clearly. Nice to Have - Experience supporting executives or consultants. - Experience with Australian businesses or government. - Dashboard creation and reporting. - Process improvement mindset. Trial The role will begin with a paid trial (approximately 5–10 hours). If we're a good fit, this will become an ongoing engagement of approximately 5–10 hours per week, with flexibility depending on workload.