Executive Assistant

NAB; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave options

Wellbeing support

NAB Perks

Career development opportunities

Job summary

NAB is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Risk Officer and two Executives in Sydney CBD. The role focuses on delivering exceptional administrative support, coordinating calendars, and enabling leadership to drive strategic priorities.

You will manage confidential matters, prepare high-quality leadership materials, arrange travel, and connect with internal and external stakeholders with professional care. This is a full-time, 12-month secondment based in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Proven executive support in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong organisational skills with prioritisation and adaptability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and professional communication.
• High attention to detail with handling confidential matters.
• Proactive mindset to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP or People Hub is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality executive and administrative support to the Chief Risk Officer and two Executives.
• Proactively manage complex diaries, meetings and travel with discretion.
• Act as a trusted partner and point of connection for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare leadership materials and presentations to support decision making.
• Manage financial processes, systems and documentation with accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate team operations, communications and events for a seamless experience.
• Handle enquiries with sound judgement and ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Executive support

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Enterprise systems experience

Resilience under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

People Hub

Job description

• Partner closely with the Chief Risk Officer, Business & Private Banking, and two Executive leadership team members to support strategic priorities, executive decision-making, and the effective delivery of day-to-day operations
  Be supported to grow your career and manage your work and life
  Full-time opportunity with an initial secondment period of 12 months, based in Sydney CBD

Our people are customer obsessed. They work in close partnership to prioritise customer needs and deliver exceptional outcomes. This collaborative mindset enables innovation and builds enduring customer relationships supporting our ambition to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Executive Assistant, you will join the team as we strengthen our focus on customer obsession.

You’ll make an impact each day by:

• Deliver high-quality executive and administrative support, enabling the Chief Risk Officer and two Executives to operate effectively and deliver on key priorities.
• Proactively manage complex diaries, meetings and travel, navigating competing priorities and confidential matters with professionalism
• Acting as a trusted partner and key point of connection for internal and external stakeholders, representing leaders with professionalism and care
• Prepare and coordinate high quality correspondence, presentations and leadership materials to support effective decision making
• Manage financial processes, systems and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance across activities
• Coordinate team operations, communications and events, ensuring a seamless and professional experience
• Manage enquiries and requests with sound judgement, ensuring timely resolution and a strong stakeholder experience
• Contributing to a positive, compliant and high performing team environment, including supporting onboarding, training and key initiatives

You’ll bring to this role:

• Proven experience delivering exceptional executive support in a fast paced, complex environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, anticipate needs and adapt quickly
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a professional and confident approach
• High attention to detail and sound judgement in handling sensitive and confidential matters
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions
• Experience working with enterprise systems and tools (e.g. SAP, People Hub or similar platforms) desirable
• Resilience and adaptability, maintaining quality and composure under pressure
• A collaborative, team first mindset with a passion for delivering high quality support

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that when our colleagues feel valued and celebrated for who they are, our customers experience bankingthat’sfairer, more accessible, and designed with who they are in mind.That’swhywe’vebuilt a culture of inclusion and respect, where colleague voices are heard and valued, and everyone is supported to bring their authentic selves to work.

Join NAB

At NAB,we’recommitted to supporting our colleagues with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally,

• enhanced leave options
• wellbeing support
• access to NAB Perks
• ongoing career development opportunities