Strategic Executive Assistant to Leadership Team

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office in Woolloongabba, QLD is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to provide high‑level support to the Policy and Performance Executive and the leadership team.

You will coordinate priorities, streamline executive workflows and support strategic and operational objectives across a fast-paced portfolio, managing sensitive matters and preparing high-quality executive documentation.

Qualifications

• High-level executive support experience in large or decentralised organisations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Sound judgement and discretion with confidential/sensitive matters.
• Excellent written communication; prepare polished briefing papers/reports/presentations.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach; anticipate needs and follow through.
• Strong relationship-building with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for the Policy and Performance Executive and Leadership Team, managing requests with discretion and professionalism.
• Manage complex diaries, schedules and priorities to optimise executive time.
• Coordinate correspondence, draft responses and escalate complex or sensitive matters as needed.
• Prepare and review briefing papers, reports, presentations, and other executive documents.
• Maintain tracking systems for workflows, correspondence, actions and follow-up.
• Coordinate updates relating to committee actions, assurance reviews, audit recommendations and regulatory matters.
• Coordinate projects and team activities, including meetings, stakeholder communications, and resource arrangements.

Skills

Executive support

Organisation

Discretion

Written communication

Proactive approach

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Certificate or Diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education Office in Woolloongabba, QLD is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to provide high‑level support to the Policy and Performance Executive and the leadership team.

You will coordinate priorities, streamline executive workflows and support strategic and operational objectives across a fast-paced portfolio, managing sensitive matters and preparing high-quality executive documentation.