Executive Assistant

GWA Group Limited; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GWA Group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide high-level administrative support, manage the CEO's calendar, and coordinate with senior leaders across Finance, Legal and HR. Based in North Sydney, the role is four days in the office and offers a dynamic, hands-on environment.

You will support the CEO and executive leadership with scheduling, meeting papers, and event planning, while ensuring smooth daily operations and proactive issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Significant senior‑level EA experience.
• Excellent judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
• The ability to navigate competing priorities and expectations.
• A calm, resilient and practical approach.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Confidence working independently and making decisions.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever needed.
• Experience supporting senior executives in a large corporate or professional services environment would be highly regarded.
• ASX listed company experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s diary, priorities and meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel.
• Manage emails and identify what requires attention.
• Support Board and Executive Leadership Team meetings.
• Coordinate meeting papers, actions, venues and catering.
• Build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Organise corporate events and off-site events.
• Provide executive administration support across Finance, Legal and HR.
• Help ensure the North Sydney office runs smoothly.

Skills

Senior EA experience

Judgement & discretion

Stakeholder management

Organisation & detail

Microsoft Office

Independent decision making

Calm under pressure

Office coordination

ASX experience desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GWA Group is a leading innovator, designer, importer and supplier of sustainable water solutions for bathrooms, kitchens and laundries across residential and commercial spaces. With our iconic brands Caroma and Methven, and operations spanning Australia, New Zealand and the UK, we’re shaping a better, more sustainable future, one solution at a time.

Executive Assistant to the CEO – High impact role supporting the CEO. Autonomy, variety and exposure across senior leadership. North Sydney | 4 days in the office | Attractive remuneration.

About GWA

GWA is home to some of Australia’s most recognised brands, including Caroma, Methven, Dorf and Clark.

About the role

We’re looking for an accomplished Executive Assistant to work closely with our CEO in a role where experience, judgement and trust really matter. Most of your time will be dedicated to the CEO, with additional support to executive leaders across Finance, Legal and HR.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the CEO’s diary, priorities and meetings
• Coordinating domestic and international travel
• Managing emails and identifying what requires attention
• Supporting Board and Executive Leadership Team meetings
• Coordinating meeting papers, actions, venues and catering
• Building trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Organising corporate events and off-site events
• Providing executive administration support across Finance, Legal and HR
• Helping ensure our North Sydney office runs smoothly

This is a hands‑on role. You’ll be as comfortable supporting Board members and senior executives as you are organising schedules, catering, preparing a meeting room or stepping in to solve a practical office issue.

About you

• Significant senior‑level EA experience
• Excellent judgement, discretion and confidentiality
• The ability to navigate competing priorities and expectations
• A calm, resilient and practical approach
• Strong stakeholder management
• Confidence working independently and making decisions
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever needed
• Experience supporting senior executives in a large corporate or professional services environment would be highly regarded.
• ASX listed company experience desirable.

This role is based in our North Sydney office four days per week.

What you can expect from GWA

This is a role where your experience will be valued. You’ll work closely with our CEO and have the trust and autonomy to use your judgement and make things happen. We offer competitive remuneration and bonus, learning and development opportunities, additional leave options, employee and product discounts, health and wellbeing benefits and a great office location surrounded by great people.

If you’re an experienced EA who takes pride in being trusted, reliant upon and valued for what you bring, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.

About us

GWA Group has a long history of innovation and dedication which goes all the way back to 1886. We are proud of our Australian and New Zealand heritage, innovative spirit, iconic market‑leading brands such as Caroma, Methven, and Clark, and importantly – our inclusive culture. At GWA, we're not just a company, we're a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer‑first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

When you join us, you'll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways. We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed. Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they're our way of life.