Executive Assistant – Governance, Risk & Operations

About the role

This senior executive assistant position supports Cara’s CEO and Deputy CEO, acting as a trusted extension of their leadership. The role blends high‑level administrative support with governance, board coordination, and risk‑management responsibilities, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and strategically.

Key responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to the CEO and Deputy CEO, managing complex calendars, inboxes and urgent requests.
• Coordinate Board and Committee processes, including agenda preparation, paper distribution, minute taking and action‑tracking.
• Maintain governance documentation, ensure compliance with reporting standards and support board training requirements.
• Manage the organisational risk register, assist with risk‑strategy development and produce regular risk visibility reports.
• Supervise the WHS Coordinator, overseeing workplace health and safety reporting and compliance activities.
• Deliver IT and meeting support for boardrooms, presentations and vendor liaison.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in executive assistance, preferably supporting C‑suite leaders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to anticipate needs and remove blockers.
• Excellent judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to upholding governance standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across senior leadership teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work closely with visionary CEOs in a purpose‑driven organisation.
• Exposure to high‑impact governance and risk‑management initiatives.
• Supportive culture that values people, purpose and progress.