Executive Assistant to CFO

About the role

Provide trusted, high‑level executive support to the Chief Financial Officer in the University of Western Australia’s Finance Division. Manage priorities, deliverables and stakeholder engagement across the division.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate complex diary and travel arrangements, correspondence and executive workflows.
• Prepare agendas, meeting papers, briefings, reports, presentations and internal communications, while monitoring actions and maintaining document‑control processes.
• Build productive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders and support the administration of the CFO’s office.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency with substantial executive support experience.
• Highly developed organisational and time‑management skills with the initiative to manage complex schedules and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to handle confidential matters with professionalism and sound judgement.

Required skills

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and digital systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while delivering high‑quality service.

What we offer

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer‑paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Discounts on eligible UWA full‑fee courses, health insurance and employee assistance program.