Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO & Governance Lead

Metropolitan Cemeteries Board; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Cemeteries Board is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO in a fast-paced environment. You will anticipate needs, manage confidential matters and act as a trusted liaison with executives, senior leaders, Board representatives and external partners.

In this role you will manage complex schedules, coordinate governance activities, prepare agendas and briefing materials, and contribute to strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience providing high-level executive, secretarial and administrative support to senior executives in a complex environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement with diverse stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, discretion and initiative with confidential matters.
• Excellent written communication for executive correspondence, reports, briefing notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, confidential executive support to the CEO, managing priorities and deadlines.
• Manage the CEO's diary, meetings and workflow, prioritising urgent matters.
• Coordinate executive and committee administration, agendas, papers and minutes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake research and prepare briefing notes, reports and correspondence.

Skills

Executive support

Secretarial experience

Administrative support

Stakeholder engagement

Discretion

Written communication

Job description

Metropolitan Cemeteries Board is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO in a fast-paced environment. You will anticipate needs, manage confidential matters and act as a trusted liaison with executives, senior leaders, Board representatives and external partners.

In this role you will manage complex schedules, coordinate governance activities, prepare agendas and briefing materials, and contribute to strategic projects.