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 setting where professional support staff play a key role in operational success.
This is an exciting opportunity 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
Chance 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
Up-to-date 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.
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📌 Executive Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney