Executive Assistant to CEO (Senior Level)

About the role

This senior Executive Assistant position supports the Managing Director & CEO of a respected ASX‑listed financial services organisation. The role demands high trust, judgement and discretion, acting as a critical leverage point across the CEO’s schedule, communications, travel and stakeholder commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex, constantly evolving diary, assessing and balancing competing priorities.
• Own the CEO’s inbox, filter correspondence, surface priorities and ensure timely action.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, meetings and related logistics.
• Support external speaking engagements, industry events and high‑profile commitments, ensuring thorough briefing.
• Serve as a trusted liaison with the executive leadership team, Board stakeholders and key internal/external contacts.
• Maintain awareness of business priorities, announcements and sensitive matters within a listed company environment.
• Collaborate with Company Secretariat on Board and governance commitments.
• Drive follow‑through on actions arising from the CEO’s schedule.

Required profile

• Significant experience supporting a senior executive (CEO, Managing Director) in a large or complex organisation.
• Understanding of the pace, confidentiality and stakeholder environment of a listed business.
• Excellent diary, inbox and priority management capabilities.
• Strong commercial judgement with the confidence to operate with limited direction.
• Exceptional written communication and attention to detail.
• Calm, considered approach when priorities shift quickly.
• Ability to build credibility with senior executives, Board‑level stakeholders and external contacts.