Executive Assistant to CEO - High Impact, Autonomy, 4 Days

Gwa; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Bonus

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

GWA Group is seeking an accomplished Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer in a fast‑paced, high‑trust environment. The role focuses on diary management, meeting coordination and executive administration across Finance, Legal and HR.

You will partner with senior leadership and Board members, ensuring seamless schedules, travel and event logistics while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion. The position is based in North Sydney, four days in the office.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level EA experience and ability to handle confidential information.
• Discretion and confidentiality when dealing with executives and sensitive materials.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities and manage expectations across stakeholders.
• Calm, resilient, practical approach to daily tasks and senior leadership support.
• Strong stakeholder management across internal and external partners.
• Confidence to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Excellent organisation and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and assist across functions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s diary, priorities and meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Manage emails and triage attention-requiring items.
• Support Board and Executive Leadership Team meetings.
• Coordinate meeting papers, actions, venues and catering.
• Build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Organise corporate and off-site events.
• Provide executive administration support to Finance, Legal and HR.
• Ensure North Sydney office runs smoothly.

Skills

Senior-level EA experience

Judgement and discretion

Prioritisation under pressure

Calm under pressure

Stakeholder management

Independent decision making

Organisation and attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Willingness to help across teams

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GWA Group is seeking an accomplished Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer in a fast‑paced, high‑trust environment. The role focuses on diary management, meeting coordination and executive administration across Finance, Legal and HR.

You will partner with senior leadership and Board members, ensuring seamless schedules, travel and event logistics while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion. The position is based in North Sydney, four days in the office.