Executive Assistant to CEO | National Industrial Business | CBD based
Join a successful Australian privately-owned business supporting a hands-on CEO in a true right-hand partnership role
Broad, business-facing role spanning executive support, stakeholder management, board coordination and strategic involvement
CBD location | $*******k + Super + Discretionary Bonus
The Opportunity
Join a highly successful Australian business with a 25 + year history and a national footprint.
Operating within the construction, engineering, infrastructure and industrial sectors, the organisation has built a strong reputation as a trusted supplier and partner to some of Australia's leading businesses and projects.
Despite its scale and steady growth, the business has retained an entrepreneurial and relationship-driven culture.
Leadership remain highly accessible, decisions are made quickly and employees enjoy genuine visibility across the business.
Supporting the CEO, this role offers far more than traditional executive support.
The CEO remains heavily involved across leadership, operations, strategy, shareholder matters and broader business initiatives.
As a result, a commercially minded Executive Assistant who can operate as proactive extension of the CEO is available.
This is not a highly corporate or process-heavy environment.
Rather, it will suit someone who enjoys variety, can confidently navigate changing priorities, exercise robust judgement and become a trusted extension of the CEO.




Key Responsibilities
As the Executive Assistant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Extensive diary, email and communication management;
Drafting correspondence and responses on behalf of the CEO;
Coordinating domestic travel and executive logistics;
Preparing board papers, presentations and executive documentation;
Supporting quarterly board and shareholder meetings;
Liaising with senior leaders, stakeholders and external partners;
Acting as a trusted gatekeeper and advisor to the CEO;
Supporting business projects and strategic initiatives as required;
Supporting personal, shareholder and family-related matters where required and;
Utilising technology and AI to create smarter, more efficient approaches to communication and administration.
The Ideal Candidate
Has experience supporting a CEO, Founder or senior C-suite executive in a true 1:1 capacity
Has worked within a private, family-owned, founder-led or entrepreneurial environment
Possesses strong business acumen and a commercial mindset
Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and sound judgement
Can confidently manage stakeholders and act as a trusted gatekeeper
Is approachable, personable and relationship-oriented
Embraces technology and actively leverages AI to improve efficiency and communication
Enjoys operating close to the business and contributing beyond traditional executive support
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📌 Executive Assistant To Ceo | National Industrial Business | Cbd Based (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales