Senior Executive Officer – Executive Support to CEO

About the role

This senior executive support position works directly with the CEO of the Super Members Council, a national peak body advocating for over 12 million Australians. You will act as a trusted partner, ensuring the Office of the Chief Executive runs smoothly so the CEO can focus on strategy, policy advocacy and organisational initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Strategically manage the CEO’s complex calendar, inbox, travel arrangements and competing priorities.
• Coordinate weekly executive meetings, track actions and deadlines, and support cross‑functional activities requiring CEO oversight.
• Oversee drafting, review and distribution of CEO correspondence, briefing papers and presentations.
• Collaborate with the Executive team on strategic tasks, policy insights and emerging parliamentary developments.
• Assist the Company Secretary with board and committee meeting papers and quarterly strategic business plan reporting.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the Canberra office and provide EA support to other senior executives as needed.

Required profile

• Significant experience supporting C‑level executives in fast‑paced environments such as a large peak body, Big‑4 firm, commercial business or political setting.
• High emotional intelligence, proactive problem‑solving, strong judgement and the ability to anticipate and resolve issues before they arise.
• Excellent time‑management, organisational skills and the ability to handle competing deadlines.
• Professional polish with experience in secretariat, corporate governance and board support.

Required skills

• Advanced calendar and inbox management.
• Preparation of briefing papers, presentations and high‑level correspondence.
• Travel logistics and expense reconciliation.
• Coordination of executive meetings and action‑tracking.

What we offer

• Highly competitive, above‑market salary package plus 13.5% superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements including WFH options.
• Opportunity to work in a high‑performance, collaborative culture with exposure to senior leaders across industry, government and media.