Executive Assistant

Cawthron Institute; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and rehabilitation insurance

Wellbeing initiatives including WorkR

Diverse, collaborative culture

Job summary

Cawthron Institute in Adelaide, Australia seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO, Chief People Officer and Board. You will manage governance processes, agendas, papers and ensure smooth decision-making while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

The role also involves acting as Board Secretary, coordinating governance activities and ensuring timely information flow across committees and leaders. A proactive mindset and strong MS 365 skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting senior executives and governance processes.
• Excellent written communication and discretion.
• Advanced MS 365 skills and proactive continuous-improvement mindset.
• Strong relationship management with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to senior leaders.
• Coordinate governance, prepare board papers and agendas.
• Maintain governance records and track actions.
• Ensure timely flow of information across leadership and board.

Skills

Executive support

Governance experience

Microsoft 365

Discretion

Relationship management

Tools

Governance tools

Job description

Are you an exceptional Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-trust environment? Do you enjoy being the person who keeps everything running seamlessly behind the scenes while supporting senior leaders to perform at their best?

This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of strategic decision-making, supporting Cawthron's Chief Executive Officer, Chief People Officer and Board of Directors. As Executive Assistant you'll be a trusted partner who provides proactive executive support to help ensure organisational priorities stay on track.

As Board Secretary, you'll work closely with our Board of Directors and Committees, coordinating governance processes, preparing agendas and papers, maintaining governance records, tracking actions and ensuring the timely flow of information.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, operates with professionalism and discretion, and takes pride in bringing order, structure and momentum to complex environments.

About you:

You will bring significant experience supporting senior executives, governance and Board processes, exceptional organisational skills, excellent written communication, sound judgement and discretion, strong relationship management capability, advanced Microsoft 365 skills and a proactive continuous-improvement mindset.

Why work for us?

You will gain exposure to executive leadership, organisational strategy and governance while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders. No two days are the same, and your work will have a visible impact on organisational success.

Cawthron offers life and rehabilitation insurance, wellbeing initiatives including WorkRide and a supportive, collaborative and diverse culture.

About us:

You will gain exposure to executive leadership, organisational strategy and governance while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders.

No two days are the same, and your work will have a visible impact on organisational success.Cawthron offers life and rehabilitation insurance, wellbeing initiatives including WorkRide and a supportive, collaborative and diverse culture.

Benefits

• Cawthron offers life and rehabilitation insurance, wellbeing initiatives including WorkRide and a supportive, collaborative and diverse culture.
• Cawthron offers life and rehabilitation insurance, wellbeing initiatives including WorkRide and a supportive, collaborative and diverse culture.

Applications close on 8th September 2026 at 5:00pm sharp.

At Cawthron we strive for equitability and inclusion, if you there are accommodations that we can provide to support you throughout the recruitment process, or for any questions about the role, please email [e-mail]

Note: We may conduct some pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, verification of qualifications, eligibility to work in New Zealand, and background police checks.