Executive Assistant to General Managers

Commonwealth Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank in Sydney is seeking an Executive Assistant to support two General Managers within Retail Operations. You will deliver high‑level administrative and secretarial support in a fast‑paced banking environment, ensuring efficient use of executive time and quality stakeholder service.

Responsibilities include diary management, meeting prep, travel coordination, event planning, and meticulous record keeping, while upholding the Code of Conduct and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant for senior leaders in Banking/Financial Services.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Professional judgement and confident communication.
• Proactive mindset with attention to detail and stakeholder service.
• Strong capability across Microsoft Office tools, including MS Teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative and secretarial support.
• Manage diary and inbox, schedule meetings and correspondence.
• Prepare meetings with packs and pre-reading materials.
• Coordinate internal/external meetings and arrange rooms.
• Organise events and team activities.
• Capture actions and follow-ups in meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and professional standards.

Skills

EA experience

Prioritization under pressure

Professional judgement

Attention to detail

MS Office / MS Teams

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Teams

Job description

See yourself in our team

At CommBank, our Chief Operations Office (COO) is the engine room that powers the products and services millions of customers rely on every day. From home loans and personal lending to credit cards and everyday banking, COO plays a vital role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, strong risk outcomes and operational excellence across the Group.

See yourself in our team

At CommBank, our Chief Operations Office (COO) is the engine room that powers the products and services millions of customers rely on every day. From home loans and personal lending to credit cards and everyday banking, COO plays a vital role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, strong risk outcomes and operational excellence across the Group.

Do work that matters

The Retail Operations Domain is looking for an Executive Assistant to support two General Managers and their teams. You’ll operate in a fast‑paced environment, helping leaders stay focused on delivering outcomes that matter to our customers and colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing efficient, professional delivery of administrative, secretarial and business support
• Diary and inbox management, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence and ensuring effective use of executive time
• Supporting meeting preparation, including coordinating packs and pre‑reading materials
• Coordinating internal and external meetings with stakeholders, including liaising with other Executive Assistants and arranging meeting rooms
• Organising events, functions, off‑sites and team activities, including catering where required
• Participating in meetings by coordinating agendas, capturing actions and tracking follow‑ups
• Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements
• Adhering to the Code of Conduct, which sets the standards of behaviour, actions and decisions we expect from our people

We’re interested in hearing from people who have:

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders within a Banking, Consultancy or Financial Services environment.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and adapt to changing demands
• A high level of professional judgement and confidence when engaging face‑to‑face, over the phone and through written communication
• A proactive mindset, exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer and stakeholder service
• Strong capability across Microsoft Office tools, including MS Teams conferencing

Working at CommBank

At CommBank, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We support our people through ongoing development, collaboration, flexibility and internal mobility. With service at the core of everything we do, we take accountability for improving the financial wellbeing of people, businesses and communities.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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