Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Posted On 29 September 2026

Executive Assistant

29 September 2026

Executive Assistant

Detailed Job Description:

  • $150,000 + super
  • Research and development company
  • 3–6 month maternity cover | Immediate start
  • Sydney CBD | Fully office-based

What makes this company unique?

  • Step into the fascinating world of research and development, where curiosity, discovery, and new ideas are part of the everyday
  • This is an organisation doing genuinely interesting work, with a lot happening beyond what you might initially see from the outside
  • There’s a real mix of people, projects, and activity across the organisation, making it an interesting business to be part of
  • You’ll be joining a professional, down-to-earth environment where people are approachable and everyone plays their part
  • This is a high-performing organisation with impressive people, high standards, and a real drive to do things well
  • Success here is very much a team effort, with people who take pride in what they do and genuinely care about delivering great work

What is unique about you?

  • You’re a seasoned EA who is completely comfortable supporting at CEO or C-Suite level
  • You’re brilliant at walking into a new environment, quickly working out how things operate, and getting stuck in
  • You’re organised without being rigid. When the diary changes or something unexpected lands, you simply reshuffle and keep things moving
  • You have a calm, capable presence and people quickly feel confident leaving things in your hands
  • You communicate beautifully – clear, professional, and personable, whether you’re dealing with the CEO, leadership team, or external contacts
  • You’re meticulous with the details and take pride in producing work that doesn’t need to be checked twice
  • You’re available immediately and ready to commit to a 3–6 month assignment where you can properly become part of the team

A snapshot of your role…

  • Manage the CEO’s diary, coordinating meetings and ensuring their days are structured and running smoothly
  • Organise domestic and international travel, from flights and accommodation through to detailed itineraries
  • Coordinate leadership meetings, preparing agendas, papers, and everything needed to keep them running seamlessly

 

  • Manage correspondence, documentation, and follow-ups on behalf of the CEO
  • Work closely with the leadership team and wider business, keeping communication flowing and everyone across key arrangements
  • Keep the CEO’s office organised and on track, picking up the details, actions, and loose ends that keep a busy schedule moving

This role will be placed quickly, don’t hesitate!

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