Executive Assistant to Founder & CEO | Global Travel

Cox Purtell; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Purtell is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Founder and CEO in Australia. The role supports a globally recognised founder through a high-growth phase, including complex diary management, extensive travel, and coordination of board meetings.

12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanency for the right candidate. You will operate with discretion across time zones and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship and baseline security clearance.
• Ability to work onsite five days a week.
• Career EA with proven C-Suite support at CEO level.
• Experience with global organisations and international travel across time zones.
• Experience supporting board meetings is highly regarded.
• Maturity, sound judgement and strong commercial acumen.
• Discretion handling confidential and sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex, shifting diary across multiple time zones.
• Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel, visas and logistics.
• Facilitate and support quarterly board meetings with the global Chair.
• Be a trusted partner to the CEO, managing high-profile stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborate with the management team to keep priorities aligned and information flowing.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Travel planning

Stakeholder management

Board meeting support

Job description

Cox Purtell is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Founder and CEO in Australia. The role supports a globally recognised founder through a high-growth phase, including complex diary management, extensive travel, and coordination of board meetings.

12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanency for the right candidate. You will operate with discretion across time zones and stakeholder relationships.