Executive Assistant To 2 X General Managers, L&Gs

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank of Australia seeks an experienced Executive Assistant (APS 6) to provide high‑level support to two General Managers in Group Legal and Governance. This non‑ongoing secondment in Sydney combines fast‑paced delivery with flexible hybrid work.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate travel, prepare papers and presentations, and handle correspondence while maintaining governance processes and information flows.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive or senior administrative support in a complex APS environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support, managing complex diaries, appointments, travel and correspondence.
• Prepare and review meeting papers, agendas, briefings and reports.
• Draft and edit professional correspondence, presentations and documentation.
• Track priorities, follow up actions and maintain strong information flow.
• Support governance activities, meetings and committee coordination.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure processes are efficient and compliant.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Time management

Communication

MS Office

Proofreading

Education

Australian Citizenship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Government/enterprise systems

Job description

Executive Assistant to 2 X General Managers, L&GS

Executive Assistant to 2 X General Managers, L&GS

See yourself in our team:

Group Legal and Governance is responsible for delivering Legal Services within the Group and providing corporate governance and corporate secretariat services to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Board and its subsidiary companies.

Group Services Legal works with the Group's business units and their support functions to help achieve their strategic goals and priorities through the provision of expert, commercially focused legal advice.

Do work that matters:

This is a secondment opportunity until October 2027 based at the Sydney CBD office. We also offer hybrid working and a flexible workplace.

In this role you will provide executive support to the General Manager Regulatory Legal COE and General Manager Employment Legal COE. Your responsibilities will be as follows but not limited to:

• Diary management to minimise conflicts and to ensure appropriate and effective use of time.
• General administration support including assistance with collation of pre-reading materials, PowerPoint presentations, complex word documents and excel spreadsheets.
• Liaise with various business units/external parties and stakeholders on presentations, meetings and other attendance requirements.
• Provide assistance and support in managing IT support requests and related IT purchases.
• Undertake HR and on-boarding/off-boarding tasks as directed including set up of new employees, position management and all other non-remuneration based requests.
• Be an active and supportive member of the Group Services Legal administration team, taking on wider office administration and a support role as required.

We’re interested in hearing from people who:

• Have previous Executive Assistant experience, that is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong proof-reading ability with excellent communication, stakeholder management skills and strong organisational skills.
• Have an ability to prioritise heavy and constant workloads and continue to meet deadlines and work autonomously.

Working at CommBank

At CommBank, we’re committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and respectful workplace. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we’re particularly committed to making a positive difference for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For support please contact.

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant (APS 6) to provide high-level administrative and executive support within a respected Commonwealth agency. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities with confidence, and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-level executive support to a Senior Executive or leadership team.
• Manage complex diaries, appointments, travel and correspondence.
• Prepare and review meeting papers, agendas, briefings and reports.
• Draft and edit professional correspondence, presentations and documentation.
• Track priorities, follow up actions and maintain strong information flow.
• Support governance activities, meetings and committee coordination.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure administrative processes are efficient and compliant.

About You

• Demonstrated experience providing executive or senior administrative support in a complex environment (APS experience highly regarded).
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and professional presentation.
• Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using government or enterprise systems.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
• This is a non-ongoing APS 6 position for up to 12 months.