Executive Assistant

Michael Page; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Strategy Officer in Canberra. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and organise domestic travel and events, while preparing briefing materials, presentations, and reports for senior leadership.

The role requires exceptional diary management, discretion, and outstanding written and verbal communication. You will liaise with government and industry stakeholders, contribute to governance and strategic

Qualifications

• Extensive experience providing executive support at senior levels.
• Proven diary management and high-level coordination across multiple calendars.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive executive support to the Chief Strategy Officer.
• Managing complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Organising domestic travel, event logistics, and executive itineraries.
• Preparing briefing materials, presentations, correspondence, and reports.
• Coordinating leadership team meetings, agendas, and action tracking.
• Supporting governance, strategic planning, and executive administration requirements.
• Managing confidential and sensitive information with a high level of professionalism.
• Acting as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, and executive contacts.
• Contributing to team effectiveness through proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams.
• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Briefing materials

Governance support

Stakeholder management

Discretion & professionalism

Written & verbal communication

Prioritisation

MS Office (Outlook/PowerPoint/Word/TE)

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

• Providing comprehensive executive support to the Chief Strategy Officer
• Managing complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
• Organising domestic travel, event logistics, and executive itineraries
• Preparing briefing materials, presentations, correspondence, and reports
• Coordinating leadership team meetings, agendas, and action tracking
• Supporting governance, strategic planning, and executive administration requirements
• Managing confidential and sensitive information with a high level of professionalism
• Acting as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, and executive contacts
• Contributing to team effectiveness through proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams
• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities

• Providing comprehensive executive support to the Chief Strategy Officer
• Managing complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
• Organising domestic travel, event logistics, and executive itineraries
• Preparing briefing materials, presentations, correspondence, and reports
• Coordinating leadership team meetings, agendas, and action tracking
• Supporting governance, strategic planning, and executive administration requirements
• Managing confidential and sensitive information with a high level of professionalism
• Acting as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, and executive contacts
• Contributing to team effectiveness through proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams
• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities

Highly Regarded:

• Previous experience supporting government officials or government-facing teams
• Experience working within government, public policy, infrastructure, regulated industries, or corporate affairs environments
• Exposure to government relations, public affairs, or strategic communications functions

Our client is a leading Australian organisation that delivers critical digital infrastructure solutions to government and enterprise customers. Known for its secure, high-performance environments and strong reputation for operational excellence, the business plays a key role in supporting nationally significant projects and offers employees the opportunity to work alongside senior leaders on strategic initiatives with broad stakeholder impact.

• Opportunity to work alongside an influential executive leadership team
• Exposure to high-profile strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities
• A collaborative, professional, and purpose-driven culture
• The chance to play a pivotal role in supporting organisational growth and strategic outcomes