Executive Assistant to Senior Leaders — Perth CBD, Temp

a&co Recruitment Partners Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

a&co Recruitment Partners Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join a government agency in Perth CBD on a temporary full-time basis. The role runs 29 September 2026 to 23 July 2027, with potential extension and requires full working rights in WA.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, meetings and minute taking, provide high-level administrative support to boards, coordinate documentation for boards and committees, arrange travel and expenses, and prepare briefing

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as an EA or in a similar senior administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Previous government or board support experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Managing calendars, meetings, agendas and minute taking.
• Providing high-level administrative and board support.
• Coordinating Board, Executive, Ministerial and committee documentation.
• Arranging travel, accommodation and associated expenses.
• Preparing correspondence, briefing papers, reports and presentations.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting events, workshops and other divisional activities.
• Providing general administrative support as required.

Skills

EA experience

Organisational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Work independently

Government/board support experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

a&co Recruitment Partners Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join a government agency in Perth CBD on a temporary full-time basis. The role runs 29 September 2026 to 23 July 2027, with potential extension and requires full working rights in WA.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, meetings and minute taking, provide high-level administrative support to boards, coordinate documentation for boards and committees, arrange travel and expenses, and prepare briefing