Executive Assistant to CEO

About the role

This senior Executive Assistant position works directly with a high‑energy, forward‑thinking CEO in a specialist advisory firm. The role offers genuine autonomy, trust and exposure to board‑level activities in a fast‑paced, fully on‑site environment.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the CEO’s trusted right‑hand, managing a constantly evolving agenda.
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, paper collation and post‑meeting follow‑up.
• Manage complex diary, travel arrangements and stakeholder interactions with precision.
• Serve as liaison between the CEO, Board and senior leadership to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Anticipate needs, remove friction and bring structure to a rapidly shifting priority landscape.

Required profile

• Calm and capable under pressure, with a reputation for reliability.
• Strong relationship‑building skills across all organisational levels.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to read situations and adapt.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proactive anticipation of needs.
• Sound commercial judgment and discretion.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of $135k + superannuation.
• Fast‑paced environment with genuine autonomy and trust.
• Opportunity to work closely with a commercially sharp CEO.
• Professional yet flexible culture that values open communication and continuous improvement.