Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO

The Navy's Anchorage
Canberra, ACT
A$95,000-$125,000 p/a
Administration & Office Support → PA, EA & Secretarial
Full-time
On-site

Posted 5 days ago


Are you an agile, strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills and discretion?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every detail counts? Are you a detail-driven professional with a proven ability to anticipate needs and deliver high-quality support at the executive level?

We’re looking for a proactive, reliable, and highly professional Senior Executive Assistant to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting our Chief Executive Officer.

About the Role

As Senior Executive Assistant, you’ll be the CEO’s trusted right hand, providing high-level administrative and strategic support with precision and professionalism. You'll be a key liaison internally and externally, ensuring seamless operations and protecting the CEO’s time, priorities, and commitments.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, facilitate clear communication across teams, and contribute to the success of company-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics

Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and ensure follow-up on action items

Anticipate needs, identify risks, and proactively resolve scheduling or operational challenges

Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion in all matters

Act as a trusted advisor, gatekeeper, and communications liaison for the CEO

Draft, review, and manage high-quality correspondence, briefing materials, reports, and presentations

Liaise with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and external partners to coordinate engagement

Support strategic administrative and cross-functional projects as needed

Track and manage performance metrics and strategic milestones, ensuring timely delivery of outcomes

Ensure alignment between executive decisions and operational execution

Foster collaboration across departments and manage complex information flows

Ideal Candidate

10+ years of executive-level support experience, preferably supporting C-suite leaders

Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance

Impeccable organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills—calm under pressure

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong emotional intelligence

Highly professional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset

Discreet and reliable in handling highly confidential matters with integrity and professionalism

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and modern collaboration tools (e.g. Teams, SharePoint, Slack)

Experience in coordinating with government agencies or highly regulated sectors (desirable)

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a dynamic environment

Why Join Us?

A collaborative, purpose-driven culture that values integrity, accountability, and impact

The opportunity to make a real difference, working closely with executive leadership

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements, including remote options

Meaningful professional development and growth opportunities

Supportive, inclusive, and respectful team environment

Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your expertise will truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of Navy’s Anchorage.


About The Navy's Anchorage

Osborne, SA, Australia

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