Elite Executive Assistant to the CEO (Public Sector)

Public Sector People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit an Executive Assistant to the CEO. This 3-month contract offers an immediate start and an hourly rate of $86 p/h plus super in Sydney.

Responsibilities include high-level executive administration, calendar management, stakeholder liaison, and preparation of briefs and reports, with a focus on political and reputational risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive/secretarial support to CEOs or senior executives.
• Local government experience in a similar role is essential.
• Experience communicating with senior Executives, Councilors or Board members with diverse needs.
• Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive and business support to the CEO and management teams.
• Liaise with the Lord Mayor’s Office to ensure alignment and manage reputational risks.
• Coordinate communication between the CEO, executives, staff and external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefs, submissions, reports, correspondence, and presentations, with research as required.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; keep the CEO informed of key issues.
• Proactively manage complex or sensitive issues; collaborate with teams for outcomes.
• Manage the CEO’s calendar; coordinate meetings and scheduling.
• Oversee CEO correspondence and timely responses.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Secretarial skills

Time management

Tools

TechOne

Content Manager/TRIM

Authority/Pathway

Job description

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit an Executive Assistant to the CEO. This 3-month contract offers an immediate start and an hourly rate of $86 p/h plus super in Sydney.

Responsibilities include high-level executive administration, calendar management, stakeholder liaison, and preparation of briefs and reports, with a focus on political and reputational risk mitigation.