An excellent opportunity for a dedicated EA to join a fast-paced environment!Your new company An established and highly regarded organisation within the education sector is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the General Counsel and legal team. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and positive community impact, this organisation offers a collaborative and values-driven environment where professional support staff play a key role in operational success.

This is an exciting chance for an accomplished Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, stakeholder-focused environment and enjoys working at a strategic level.

Your new role

Reporting to a senior executive, you will provide comprehensive executive support while acting as a trusted point of contact for a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

- Complex diary and calendar management
- Coordinating meetings, committees, and events
- Preparing agendas, presentations, reports, and briefing papers
- Managing correspondence and behalf of communications
- Organising domestic and international travel arrangements
- Supporting governance, board, or executive leadership activities
- Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation
- Monitoring key priorities and ensuring timely follow-up of actions
- Assisting with projects, process improvements, and strategic initiatives




- Maintaining confidential information with discretion and professionalism

What you'll need to succeed

- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High levels of professionalism, judgement, and discretion
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail
- Experience working within education, government, professional services, healthcare, or a similarly complex environment will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

- Opportunity to support a highly respected executive leader
- Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
- Diverse and rewarding role with genuine variety
- Exposure to strategic initiatives and senior stakeholders
- Modern offices with flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary package and attractive employee benefits
- Long-term career development opportunities within a stable organisation

Please note this role requires full office attendance 5 days a week.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

📌 Executive Assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 Hays
📍 New South Wales