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Senior Executive Assistant

Unknown
Melbourne City Centre, AUS
Full-time
Onsite
$116,413–$140,849
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Executive supportDiary and email managementMeeting coordination and minute takingTravel and event logisticsProject coordinationMicrosoft 365

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The role

The Senior Executive Assistant provides high-level executive support, strategic coordination and administrative services to the Chief Communications Officer and Executive Director, Office of the Secretary.

The role also supports the Strategic Communications Leadership Team and requires an independent, proactive professional able to manage complex and confidential requests.

Role details

  • Salary is $116,413–$140,849 plus superannuation.
  • The position is fixed term to 26 February 2027; ongoing roles are also referenced in the role details.
  • Usual hours are full time, with flexibility potentially available.
  • Usual work location is 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, with flexibility potentially available.

Main accountabilities

  • Provide confidential executive support, including email and diary management, meetings, agendas, documentation, minutes, travel, events and logistics.
  • Coordinate corporate requirements for senior leaders, the leadership team and the branch.
  • Review matters for consideration or approval and advise on priorities, timelines and approval methods.
  • Research and investigate complex, highly confidential matters.
  • Design, implement and maintain administrative systems; track briefs, correspondence and approvals; manage Microsoft 365 and internal systems.
  • Coordinate accommodation, hybrid work plans, assets, workplace health and safety, facilities, emergency wardens and first aiders.

Team context

The position sits within the Office of the Secretary in the Strategic Communications Branch.

The Office of the Secretary supports the Secretary's statutory obligations, governance and ministerial commitments.

The branch provides communications, corporate affairs, digital, brand, marketing and customer communications services.

About you

  • Proven experience providing high-level administrative and executive support at senior management level is required.
  • Advanced computer skills and strong consultation, planning and organisational skills are required.
  • The candidate will investigate issues, liaise with stakeholders, analyse information and identify workable solutions.
  • The candidate will prioritise activities, maintain systems and procedures, track progress, address barriers and build strong relationships through communication.

Pre-employment check

  • Successful candidates must undergo a National Police Records Check before commencing employment.

Application

  • Applicants must provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
  • Applications close at 23:59 on 5 October 2026.

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