Executive Assistant to Managing Director (12‑month maternity cover)

About the role

This 12‑month maternity cover role sits at the heart of a leading Australian consultancy. Reporting to the Managing Director and supporting the CEO, CFO and CPO, you will act as a trusted partner to the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring smooth executive operations and governance coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑level executive support to the Managing Director and additional support to the CEO, CFO and CPO.
• Proactively manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements and shifting priorities.
• Prepare presentations, reports and confidential correspondence.
• Coordinate Board and Executive meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking.
• Support governance forums, leadership off‑sites and executive events.
• Assist with key initiatives such as Sustainability & Social Impact programmes.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, clients and Board members.

Required profile

• Previous experience supporting senior executives in a complex corporate or professional services environment.
• Strong governance experience, including coordinating Board and Executive meetings, preparing agendas and papers, taking minutes and following up actions.
• Ability to anticipate needs, reprioritise quickly and keep operations running seamlessly.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Exposure to high‑visibility projects and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to contribute beyond traditional EA responsibilities.
• Dynamic, people‑first culture with autonomy and variety.