Executive Assistant to CEO & Chairman - Maternity Cover (Perth)

Business News; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Business News is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our CEO and Executive Chairman in Perth's CBD.

This 12-month fixed-term parental leave replacement offers 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an immediate start and a structured handover planned before January 2027. The role emphasizes proactive calendar management, stakeholder liaison and process improvement to help leadership focus on priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive support or senior administration.
• Strong organisational and forward-planning capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage calendars, correspondence, meetings and travel.
• Coordinate commitments and track actions to completion.
• Exercise sound judgement and manage routine matters independently.
• Develop practical systems to streamline workflows.
• Build relationships with executives, clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate HR administration and office tasks while prioritising executive support.

Skills

Executive support

Organisational skills

Forward planning

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Discretion

Independence

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Business News is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our CEO and Executive Chairman in Perth's CBD.

This 12-month fixed-term parental leave replacement offers 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an immediate start and a structured handover planned before January 2027. The role emphasizes proactive calendar management, stakeholder liaison and process improvement to help leadership focus on priorities.