Senior Executive Officer to the CEO

Capital EA; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One work-from-home day

NFP benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Capital EA is recruiting an exceptional Executive Officer to work directly with the Chief Executive Officer and support the CEO’s Office in Canberra. This private and confidential role is ideal for an experienced senior EA or EO who thrives at the centre of a busy executive environment.

You will manage calendars, travel bookings and key relationships, anticipate priorities and help keep the Office of the CEO organised, responsive and on track within a national not‑for‑profit context.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive administration, office management or a comparable senior support role.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience coordinating diaries, travel and meetings.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Office of the CEO, including calendar management and travel bookings.
• Anticipate scheduling needs and coordinate diary priorities for meetings and commitments.
• Coordinate the flow of information, priorities, workflows and follow‑up actions across the CEO’s office.
• Respond professionally to phone enquiries and support donations and bequest matters with care.
• Support stakeholder engagement, correspondence and organisational activities with discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder coordination

Written & verbal communication

Discretion & professionalism

Job description

Capital EA is recruiting an exceptional Executive Officer to work directly with the Chief Executive Officer and support the CEO’s Office in Canberra. This private and confidential role is ideal for an experienced senior EA or EO who thrives at the centre of a busy executive environment.

You will manage calendars, travel bookings and key relationships, anticipate priorities and help keep the Office of the CEO organised, responsive and on track within a national not‑for‑profit context.