Executive Assistant

About the role

Transport for NSW is recruiting a permanent full-time Executive Assistant in Sydney to support a Senior Executive in a fast-paced, highly visible environment. The role enables the Senior Executive to operate effectively by managing competing priorities, coordinating complex schedules and keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. It is based at 231 Elizabeth Street, with a regular pattern of three days a week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Diary and inbox management, and coordination of meetings and events
• Prepare correspondence, briefs, presentations and reports, keeping information organised and accessible
• Act as a trusted liaison supporting communication across internal and external stakeholders and maintaining strong relationships across the business
• Anticipate needs, manage changing priorities and follow through on actions using sound judgement, discretion and initiative
• Forecast and mitigate issues so the business unit operates efficiently and effectively

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience providing executive support and coordinating business operations, ideally in the public sector
• Experience operating autonomously with a continuous improvement mindset
• Prior experience assisting the team with procurement activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong grasp of corporate protocols
• Comfortable handling confidential information and working independently while staying responsive to team needs
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple stakeholders

Flexible work options may be available. Applications close 11:59 PM on Friday 30 October 2026.