Senior Executive Support Officer

6 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Defence Housing Australia Full time

Defence Housing Australia is a leading provider of housing and related services to Defence and their families. We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support our Senior Executives.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual to provide high-level executive and administrative support. In this role, you will work under limited supervision to anticipate and manage the requirements of the Executive, supporting the business area to meet key strategic and operational objectives.

You will assist with managing their time effectively, organise complex schedules, calendar items, coordination of travel and be responsible for a range of operational tasks. Your attention to detail and initiative will be essential in maintaining accurate records and ensuring seamless communication across teams.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Well-developed communication and organisational skills
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy and apply initiative and judgement
  • Develop and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders

Benefits for working at Defence Housing Australia include:

  • 15.4% superannuation
  • Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
  • Work-life balance and flexible working options
  • A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
  • Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
  • Career progression and opportunities

To apply, please submit your current resume and a 300-word one-page pitch with your response to the following question:

'What process would you go through to set up a meeting with a notoriously difficult-to-schedule executive?'



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