About the company
Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced and highly proactive Senior Executive Assistant to provide strategic executive support to the Chief Executive Officer. This is a unique prospect to join the Office of the CEO and play a key role in supporting executive operations, stakeholder engagement and organisational priorities within a high-performing and purpose-driven environment.

About the role
Act as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, proactively managing priorities, commitments and emerging issues.
Manage a complex executive diary, ensuring meetings and engagements are strategically prioritised and coordinated.
Prepare and coordinate high-quality briefing packs, agendas, correspondence and executive submissions.
Coordinate end-to-end management of executive meetings, stakeholder engagements, forums and events.
Monitor and track actions arising from meetings and stakeholder commitments, ensuring timely completion.
Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage executive travel arrangements and associated logistics.
Ensure the CEO is consistently prepared, informed and supported across all engagements and organisational priorities.

About you




Demonstrated experience providing executive support to a CEO, Agency Head or equivalent senior executive.
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship management and communication skills.
Experience preparing executive briefings, correspondence, meeting papers and presentations.
Proven ability to anticipate needs, identify emerging issues and implement proactive solutions.
Sound judgement, professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to work independently while contributing to broader organisational outcomes.

Benefits
12-month non-ongoing APS6 opportunity.
Sydney CBD location with versatile and hybrid working arrangements.
Salary package from $115,093 to $129,183 (includes base salary of $99,734 to $111,944 plus 15.4% superannuation).
Work closely with a CEO in a highly visible and impactful role.
Opportunity to contribute to strategic organisational outcomes and executive decision-making.

Please note the successful candidate must hold full working rights in Australia and be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

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