02 Oct
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Australian Financial Complaints Authority
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Sydney
02 Oct
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Sydney
Job Description We're looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-quality support to our Chief Scams Officer (CSO).
You'll be a trusted adviser, proactive operator and the person who keeps a busy executive, leadership team, and Scams function running at their best.
If you're energised by pace, thrive in complexity, and pride yourself on always being three steps ahead, we'd love to hear from you.
As the right-hand person to our CSO, you'll play a critical role in ensuring priorities stay on track and opportunities don't get missed.
You'll be the hub connecting leaders, teams, and stakeholders across the business.
This role is initially a 6-month max term contract.
In this varied role, you will: Proactively manage the CSO's diary, commitments, operating rhythms and competing priorities Coordinate senior meetings, committees, forums and stakeholder engagements from planning through to follow-up Prepare agendas, meeting packs, minutes, action registers, presentations, reports and briefing materials Support the preparation, version control and circulation of Board, Committee and senior leadership papers Build strong relationships with executives, leaders, regulators, industry bodies and other internal and external stakeholders Coordinate travel, strategy days, workshops, team events and engagement activities Draft and edit professional communications and correspondence for different audiences Manage administrative and financial processes, including expenses, invoices, purchase orders and budget tracking Support recruitment, onboarding,
offboarding and other cyclical business activities Identify practical ways to improve processes and reduce duplication through technology, systems and responsible use of AI.
Qualifications You'll be an experienced Executive Assistant who is comfortable working autonomously and supporting senior leaders in a complex environment.
You will also bring: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong planning, prioritisation and multitasking capability Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, professional work Sound judgement and the ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Confidence coordinating senior meetings, events and stakeholder engagements Experience preparing agendas, minutes, reports, presentations and executive briefing materials The ability to support Board, Committee or governance administration A practical, solution-focused approach and the ability to adapt as priorities change Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook A collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with other Executive Assistants and teams across AFCA.
Additional Information Gold AWEI Accreditation **** – Recognised for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
Accredited Family Friendly Workplace – Supporting work-life balance and inclusivity.
Hybrid working – Flexible arrangements with two days a week in our modern offices designed for collaboration and wellbeing.
Additional and inclusive leave options – Adaptable public holidays, gender affirmation leave, women's health leave, and bonus paid time off over the end of year holiday period.
To apply If you're passionate about fairness and believe your skills align with this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single criterion.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
If you require any accessibility support during the recruitment process, please reach out to our team at ******.
We believe fairness starts with people.
That's why we don't use AI or automated tools to screen candidates.
As a result, our processes may take a little longer, and we thank you for your patience.
About AFCA The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) was established in **** as a private not-for-profit ombudsman service providing free, fair and independent help with financial disputes.
The original team has grown to over **** dedicated professionals.
Since ****, AFCA has received more than 634,000 complaints, helping to secure $2.1 billion in compensation for consumers.
AFCA is a **** Circle Back Initiative Employer - we are committed to responding to every applicant.
📌 Executive Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Financial Complaints Authority
📍 Sydney