Executive Assistant

Dow Jones; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing—onsite gym

Perks & discounts

Time off and leave options

Publications access

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support multiple senior leaders within The Australian and Prestige brands. Based in Sydney, you will thrive in a fast-paced, changeable environment, acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders and ensuring priorities stay on track.

This is a permanent, full-time on-site role in Surry Hills. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate international travel, oversee expenses, and support events and meetings with high

Qualifications

• Proven track record supporting C-suite and senior leaders in fast-paced organisations.
• Experience coordinating calendars across multiple time zones and schedules.
• Strong discretion and ability to manage sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Own complex diary management across international time zones and schedule high-impact meetings.
• Coordinate end-to-end domestic and international travel and detailed itineraries.
• Act as primary point of contact for internal/external queries with high discretion.
• Oversee expense approvals and reconcile invoices in line with standards.
• Support end-to-end delivery of events, briefings, and marketing/logistics materials.
• Draft meeting agendas, take notes, and prepare professional presentations/documents.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to keep the leadership team running smoothly.

Skills

Calendar management

Diary management

Stakeholder relations

MS Office

Google Workspace

Discretion and professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

What's the role?

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Executive Assistant to support multiple senior leaders within our The Australian and Prestige and metro mastheads, based in Surry Hills. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast paced, changeable environment. You'll be a trusted partner to our senior leaders, helping keep priorities on track, managing the day-to-day moving parts, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. No two days are the same and you will play a key role in keeping a busy leadership team organised, connected, and focused on what matters most.

You will be supporting:

• GM Commercial and Commercial Editor, The Australian & Prestige
• GM Marketing, Audience & Digital Development, The Australian & Prestige
• GM Subscriber Data, Platforms & Growth, State and Communities

You will partner closely with senior leaders in a critical part of the business, enabling strategic and commercial outcomes and keeping a fast-paced management team running smoothly.

This is a permanent, full-time on site position based in Sydney.

Main Responsibilities

• Calendar & Priority Management: Own complex diary management across international time zones; proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and coordinate high-impact meetings for direct reports and key stakeholders.
• Travel & Itineraries: End-to-end coordination of domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, ground transfers, and detailed travel itineraries.
• Stakeholder Relations & Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external queries with high discretion; foster strong relationships across the business and broader EA network to drive efficient decision-making and information flow.
• Financial & Expense Administration: Proactively oversee financial approval requests and accurately reconcile expenses and invoices in compliance with company standards.
• Event Planning & Marketing Support: Support end-to-end delivery of member and commercial events (including offsites, roundtables, client dinners, and major conferences); manage guest lists, RSVPs, briefing materials, event logistics, collateral, and marketing communications.
• Document & Meeting Preparation: Draft meeting agendas, take notes, and create professional presentations and documents.
• General Administrative Support: Oversee day-to-day administrative functions to ensure seamless operation across the broader team and handle incoming inbox correspondence.

Who are you?

You have a proven track record supporting C-suite and senior leaders within complex, fast-paced organisations—ideally in media, marketing, or commercial sectors. You thrive in dynamic environments where priorities shift quickly; you naturally anticipate needs and take initiative before being asked. You interact with confidence, professionalism, and strict discretion across all levels, whether managing sensitive conversations or coordinating internal and external stakeholders. You build strong, approachable working relationships across the business and actively engage with the broader EA network. You are proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with a natural curiosity to learn and adopt new tools and processes. You keep your finger on the pulse of the local dining scene and can confidently recommend great restaurants for hosting clients and external partners.

Why News Corp Australia:

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

In a world of sound bites and spin, Australia’s national news brand, The Australian, keeps the nation accurately informed about the issues that matter. For over half a century, The Australian has been the country’s most trusted source of news, insight, analysis and opinion. Its editorial ethos is simple: tell the stories that need to be told, hold those in power to account, provoke national debate and spare no effort in pursuing the truth – all according to the very highest standards of journalistic rigour. Every month, over 5 million highly engaged, powerful and loyal readers make informed decisions withThe Australian*, helping Australians know where they stand.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply! We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group. We’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms. Renowned for world‑class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast‑paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever‑changing fields.