Hybrid Executive Assistant To Ed, Water Policy

Nsw Department Of Climate Change, Energy, The Environment & Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to News Corp publications

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing

Time off (Parental, Volunteer, etc.)

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Hybrid Executive Assistant to the General Manager of Industry Specialisation and Revenue Operations in Sydney. You will deliver proactive admin support, manage complex diaries and travel, and coordinate cross-functional communications across the Client Partnerships team.

You will be a proactive problem-solver with strong initiative and outstanding written and verbal communication skills, supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced media environment and ensuring

Qualifications

• Executive Assistant with senior leader support experience.
• Exposure to media or fast-paced environments is preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive administrative and operational support to senior leaders.
• Manage complex diaries, travel arrangements, and meeting prep.
• Coordinate recurring one-on-ones and internal/external communications.
• Plan and execute local team events, client hospitality, and team-building.
• Process purchase orders, reconcile invoices, and track budgets.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations and procurement.

Skills

Executive Support

Calendar Management

Travel Coordination

Communication

Tech Proficiency

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hybrid Executive Assistant to Ed Water Policy

Join Australia’s leading media organisation as the Executive Assistant to the General Manager of Industry Specialisation and Revenue Operations, where you will drive operational excellence and high‑level administrative support across the Client Partnerships team.

Partnering directly with two key business leaders, you will act as a trusted right hand, mastering complex diary management and travel coordination, orchestrating team events, and overseeing vital administrative and financial processes, including purchase orders and budget alignment. Additionally, you will proactively anticipate needs and clear operational bottlenecks, equipping your leaders with seamless day‑to‑day backing to help advance their strategic, nationwide media initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Deliver proactive administrative and operational support to General Managers across the News Corp Client Partnerships team.
• Calendar & Travel Coordination: Manage complex diaries, domestic and international travel arrangements, and meeting preparation, ensuring efficient schedule and call prioritisation.
• Relationship & Meeting Cadence: Coordinate recurring one‑on‑ones with direct reports and facilitate seamless communication with key internal and external business partners.
• Event & Culture Planning: Assist in the end‑to‑end planning and execution of local team events, client hospitality, and team‑building initiatives.
• Financial Administration: Process department purchase orders, manage invoice reconciliation, and track financial approval workflows against established budgets.
• Operational Enablement: Oversee day‑to‑day office operations, including records management, software and office supply procurement, and ad hoc administrative projects.

Who are you?

• You have proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• You bring previous exposure to the media sector (or you are eager to apply your skills within a high‑energy media landscape).
• You're exceptionally detail‑oriented, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills across all levels of business.
• You're a proactive problem solver who shows strong initiative, sound judgement, and confidence in decision‑making.
• You thrive under tight deadlines, easily juggling competing priorities in a busy, collaborative team setting.
• You're confident with technology, bringing solid administrative skills and strong proficiency across both Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values‑driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

Benefits

• Exclusively ours – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing – Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off – News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing – Support on making the most of your money

Additional Benefits

• Helping you grow – Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back – Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company‑organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee‑resource groups and accessibility to multi‑faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Location & Contract

Location: Sydney.

Contract: Permanent (Full‑time).