Executive Assistant

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director and senior team from the Sydney CBD. Hybrid work arrangements apply.

You will manage complex diaries, inboxes and correspondence, anticipate issues and deadlines, and coordinate meetings and briefings to enable informed decisions and deliver community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital tools for executive support.
• Experience in government, governance or large matrix environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support through diary, inbox and correspondence management.
• Anticipate issues and deadlines, exercising sound judgement in a complex environment.
• Coordinate executive meetings, briefings and communications to support informed decisions.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder engagement

Organisation

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Executive Assistant

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 110447

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $100123.0-$110138.0

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

Work in an organisation based on purpose, structure and process. You know that to make a meaningful contribution to our community and economy, there needs to be diligence in our operations.

In this role, you'll:

• Provide proactive executive support through complex diary, inbox and correspondence management, ensuring Executive Director priorities, risks and strategic initiatives are effectively progressed.
• Anticipate issues, decisions and deadlines, exercising sound judgement in a complex environment with competing priorities, sensitive matters and diverse stakeholder demands.
• Coordinate executive meetings, briefings and communications to support informed decisions and deliver business, customer and community outcomes. For more information on this position and business unit, view the role descriptionand information pack .

About you

• You have demonstrated experience supporting senior executives, exceptional organisation skills, Microsoft 365 proficiency and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• You’re recognised as a trusted and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, skilled at stakeholder engagement, prioritisation, problem-solving and managing competing demands with accuracy.
• You bring experience in government, governance or large matrix environments to achieve high-quality executive support, informed decision-making and strategic outcomes.
• You have a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance administrative and business processes.

Location

This role will be based from Sydney CBD office with hybrid working arrangements.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

Applications close 11:59 PM on Tuesday 29th September, 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.