Executive Assistant to CEO

About the role

Join the national office of The Y Australia as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. You will work side‑by‑side with the CEO, providing high‑level support and ensuring the office runs smoothly while contributing to the organisation’s mission to empower young people.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, draft and edit correspondence, and coordinate domestic and international travel.
• Oversee day‑to‑day office operations, maintain supplies and resolve issues proactively.
• Provide secretariat support for governance meetings, Presidents’ Forums, CEO events and the AGM, handling logistics from start to finish.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes.
• Assist the CEO on local, national and global projects, tracking progress and delivering results.

Required profile

• Proactive, resourceful and calm under pressure with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to juggle competing priorities.
• Emotionally intelligent, collaborative and adaptable.

Required skills

• Experience supporting C‑suite executives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
• Stakeholder engagement expertise.
• Familiarity with board and executive processes (desirable).