Position Overview

- Ongoing I Full Time | $86k - $97k +15.4% super |
- Sutherland Shire | | Flexible work practices | Onsite childcare | Fitness passport
- Free onsite parking | pool, soccer field & café | ANSTO bus service available
- Play a key role supporting senior leadership in a trusted, fast-paced and highly organised Executive Office.

About the Opportunity

The Executive Assistant provides highly organised and confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Group Executive. The main functions of the role are to: manage the Group Executive’s diary and correspondence (primarily MS Outlook); assist the Group Executive’s preparation for meetings; coordinate and support meetings and events; manage Executive Office staff travel arrangements; and support minor internal finance and acquittals functions.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

- Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Group Executive ARC. By extension support the Group Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team.
- Manage the Group Executive’s diary and correspondence (primarily MS Outlook). Negotiate timelines and appointments in consultation with the Group Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team, and with Executive Assistants / Executive Offers across ANSTO and externally.
- Coordinate and support meetings convened and chaired by the Group Executive.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings or other events, including booking rooms, resources, travel, transport, equipment and catering.
- Screen and prioritise incoming and outgoing communication for the Group Executive. With clear direction, draft routine responses and correspondence, and monitor follow-up actions.

Please view the full Position Description for further details or click Apply to view.

About Us

ANSTO is a leading global nuclear science and technology organisation delivering world-class research and expertise to benefit Australia and support a more sustainable future. Using nuclear science, we improve health, support industries,



provide expert advice to government on nuclear technologies and help develop Australia’s nuclear workforce.

Working with us you will enjoy

ANSTO offers training and development, performance base salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

- Support flexible working where possible
- 18 days personal/carers leave annually
- 3 days paid leave (Christmas to Current Year)
- Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 14 weeks (secondary, increasing to 18 weeks by 2027)
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations ceremonial leave
- Fitness Passport
- Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease

How to Apply

If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you would be a great fit for the role, please click Apply now. We can’t wait to hear from you! For further information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on (02) 9717 9361.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure all candidates have equal access and opportunity. Please let us know if you require any support or accommodations for your interview.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require an ANSTO Suitability Assessment and a pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date: 22 November 2026 at 11.59pm

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM.

ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.

📌 Executive Assistant (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney