▷ (Urgent Search) Executive Assistant | ABC Audiences

4 weeks ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time

Overview

Job no: 505001 | Work type: Ongoing Full Time | Location: Sydney | Categories: Administration/Support, Projects, Strategy & Planning

- Base salary $107K to $117K depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time role

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to support our Director, Audiences. You will coordinate the daily activities of the office, including management of incoming internal and external enquiries and correspondence, responding as appropriate. You will also manage the diary and schedules, coordinate meetings, appointments, presentations and travel itineraries for the Director.

Acting as the first point of contact and liaising with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Director, you will plan and coordinate staff engagement and stakeholder activities including staff meetings, conferences, workshops, informal gatherings, and planning days. This is a key role for someone who thrives on managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, travel, and key events, and supporting strategic initiatives across a fast-paced creative division.

We’re seeking a confident communicator with exceptional organisational skills, strong digital literacy, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. This role requires someone with a commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and values-driven workplace, who can collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You will need to be able to think on your feet, exercise sound judgment, and provide high-level support with minimal direction. If you thrive on juggling competing priorities, taking initiative, and making an impact behind the scenes, this is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of ABC’s creative operations.

Position Description: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT.pdf

About You

We’re seeking a confident communicator with exceptional organisational skills, strong digital literacy, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. This role requires someone with a commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and values-driven workplace, who can collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You will need to be able to think on your feet, exercise sound judgment, and provide high-level support with minimal direction. If you thrive on juggling competing priorities, taking initiative, and making an impact behind the scenes, this is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of ABC’s creative operations.

What we can offer you:

- 15.4% ABC Nominated super.
- Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave.
- Salary packaging.
- ABC Mentoring.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au

If you want to know more, please contact Jen McNamara, Business Operations Lead, via mcnamara.jen@abc.net.au

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce. For more information on inclusive employee networks within the ABC please refer to Life Page on ABC LinkedIn.

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

Advertised: 24 Sep 2025 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time | Applications close: 08 Oct 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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