Executive Assistant

We are looking for a new executive assistant to support our executive team. You will manage mostly business related tasks for the team such as creating reports, organizing travel and accommodation, taking minutes, and other organizational tasks. To do this role properly you should have a detailed understanding of the full Microsoft Office suite, be extremely fast at solving problems and have experience as an executive or administration assistant in the past.

Preparing financial statements, reports, memos, invoices letters, and other documents.

Answering phones and routing calls to the correct person or taking messages.

Filing and retrieving corporate records, documents, and reports.

Researching and conducting data to prepare documents for review and presentation by boards of directors, committees, and executives.

Helping prepare for meetings.

Accurately recording minutes from meetings.

Greeting visitors and deciding if they should be able to meet with executives.

Using various software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.

Reading and analyzing incoming memos, submissions, and distributing them as needed.

Making travel arrangements for executives.

Performing office duties that include ordering supplies and managing a records database.

Experience as a virtual assistant.

Opening, sorting and distributing incoming faxes, emails, and other correspondence.

Location: Sydney
Classification: APS 6 | Full-time | Non-ongoing (up to 12 months)

About the Role

Are you an organised and proactive professional who thrives on supporting senior leaders?

We're looking for an experienced Executive Assistant (APS 6)



to provide high-level administrative and executive support within a respected Commonwealth agency. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting, can manage competing priorities with confidence, and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

What You'll Do

- Provide high-level executive support to a Senior Executive or leadership team
- Manage complex diaries, appointments, travel and correspondence
- Prepare and review meeting papers, agendas, briefings and reports
- with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executive
- Draft and edit professional correspondence, presentations and documentation
- Track priorities, follow up actions and maintain solid information flow
- Support governance activities, meetings and committee coordination
- Maintain accurate records and ensure administrative processes are efficient and compliant

About You

You're a trusted professional who can anticipate needs, stay two steps ahead, and make things happen. You bring a calm, solutions-focused approach and can manage sensitive information with discretion and care.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

- Demonstrated experience providing executive or senior administrative support in a complex environment (APS experience highly regarded)
- Strong organisational and time-management skills,



with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- High attention to detail, accuracy and professional presentation
- Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using government or enterprise systems
- Applicants must be Australian citizens
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance
- This is a non-ongoing APS 6 position for up to 12 months

Why You'll Love Working Here

You'll join a supportive and purpose-driven Commonwealth team that values collaboration, professionalism and integrity.

We offer:

- A positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunities to work closely with senior leaders and gain exposure to strategic projects
- Competitive APS 6 salary and benefits

Full Australian working rights are required for this role.

ROLE DETAILS

- Salary up to $110,000, dependent on experience
- Sydney
- ASAP start
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Flexible WFH arrangements as desired
- Initial temp-to-perm opportunity, with a genuine pathway to permanent employment for the right person

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Join a respected, values-led member organisation known for its collaborative culture, strong sense of purpose and commitment to its people. You'll work within a supportive and down-to-earth environment where flexibility, trust and work-life balance are genuinely valued. With a broader network and multiple career pathways, the organisation actively supports professional development, further study and internal growth.

ABOUT

📌 Executive Assistant To General Manager (Perth)
🏢 Commonwealth Bank Of Australia
📍 Perth