About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.

Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and Recent Zealand, including an expansion into WA, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the Role:

The Executive Assistant and Board Administrator provides high -level, proactive and confidential executive support to two senior leaders: the General Counsel/Company Secretary and the Executive Vice President Corporate Development. The role is accountable to both leaders, with each reporting line valued equally. Support will flex in response to the volume and rhythm of legal, governance, Board -related and corporate development activities. The role is critical in enabling both leaders to operate effectively by managing complex administrative requirements, supporting governance and Board administration, coordinating executive workflows, and contributing to business operations through data, reporting, submissions and stakeholder engagement.

Key Accountabilities:

- Deliver high -level,



proactive and confidential executive and secretariat support to the GC & CoSec and EVP Corporate Development including managing complex diaries, meetings, calendars, inbox workflows and competing priorities for both leaders.
- Coordinate meetings, executive workflows and follow-up actions arising from Board, legal, governance, and corporate development related activities.
- Provide administrative support to the GC & CoSec across governance, legal and Board-related activities including management of Diligent Board platform, Diligent file sharing platform and LawVu legal operations system.
- Maintain and support Board and committee processes including agenda preparation, paper coordination, minute taking, action tracking and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure completion within required timeframes.
- Support the Legal and Corporate Development teams with data collation, analysis, reporting and preparation of materials to inform decision -making, operational oversight and strategic priorities.

What’s in it for you

CDC offers the following to support your wellbeing, growth and success:

- CDC Academy – Make your mark by enhancing your professional development through specialised learning and training
- CDC Day – An additional paid day of leave dedicated to your health and wellbeing
- Parental Leave – Inclusive and progressive parental leave to support your family at every stage
- Volunteer Leave – Two paid days per year to support causes or charities that matter to you




- Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for you and your family
- CDC Social Events – Inclusive events that bring our people and families together through BBQs, picnics and community activities

About You:

- Demonstrated experience in an Executive Assistant and Board Administrator, senior executive support or Board Administration role supporting an executive or senior leader.
- Experience coordinating Board administration; formatting and distribution of Board papers, minutes, resolutions an action registers.
- Experience managing complex diaries, travel arrangements, executive workflows, stakeholder engagement and competing priorities in a fast-paced senior executive environment.
- Exposure to corporate development, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, strategic projects, data reporting or business operations environments is desirable.
- Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

Essential: Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance.

How to Apply:

If you are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of People operations in a leading sovereign data centre organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking here.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

📌 Executive Assistant and Board Administrator (Sydney)
🏢 CDC Data Centres
📍 Sydney