Executive Assistant

4 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Chandler Macleod Full-time
Executive Assistant to National Managers - Perth CBD Overview Join our Federal Government clientin Perth as an experienced

Executive Assistant

supporting

two National Managers (SES Band 1 equivalent)

within the

Communication and Industry Engagement Branches . This is a fast-paced, high-trust role where you’ll manage diaries and correspondence, coordinate meetings, support branch reporting and workflows, and provide broader administrative support to the branch—helping leaders stay organised, informed, and effective.

Required Skills

Demonstrated experience as an

Executive Assistant

(or similar) providing high-quality, confidential administrative support

Strong capability to

prioritise and manage competing deadlines

in a busy environment

Excellent

written and verbal communication

skills, with confidence liaising across diverse internal/external stakeholders

Proven diary, inbox and meeting management skills (agendas, minutes/actions, briefing packs)

High attention to detail and strong document control/records management discipline

Ability to work

independently , coordinate with others, and maintain workflow visibility/reporting

Advanced proficiency in

Microsoft Office

and ability to quickly adapt to new systems

High integrity, discretion, professionalism, and a continuous improvement mindset

Nice to Have Skills

Experience in an

aviation, regulatory, or government

environment

Interest in working as part of a high-performing, fast-paced team

Preferred Education and Experience

Prior experience supporting senior leaders (e.g., senior managers/executives) in a complex organisation

Experience contributing to branch artefacts such as

reports, correspondence, budgets, and planning documents

Other Requirements

Must be an

Australian citizen or permanent resident

(eligibility requirement)

National Police Check

required prior to commencement

If you’re a proactive, polished EA who thrives on keeping executives and teams running smoothly.