Executive Assistant
Location
Melbourne C B D, Victoria
Category
Office Support
Salary
$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 Yearly
Posted
04-Jul-2025
Work type
Full Time
Contact
Emily Simmons
Reference
173456
Executive Assistant – Immediate Start ($60–$70/hr + Super) | Financial Services | Potential for Permanent
We are seeking a seasoned and capable Executive Assistant
to support a senior executive within a high-performing risk division in the financial services sector. This opportunity offers an immediate start (ideally by 14 July) and would suit a polished, proactive EA who thrives in a structured and fast-paced environment.
This is a contract role with the potential to convert to permanent
for the right candidate. We’re looking for someone who is available to start without a notice period.
About the Role
You will act as the critical right hand to the Chief Risk Officer, ensuring their day-to-day runs seamlessly and their time is optimised for high-level decision-making. This role requires a sharp eye for detail, sound judgment, and a high degree of discretion.
Key responsibilities include:
- Complex diary and inbox management
- End-to-end travel bookings and itinerary coordination (domestic and international)
- Preparing agendas, briefing packs, and follow-ups for meetings and board/committee engagements
- Monitoring budget records, corporate card expenses, and office workflows
- Drafting correspondence and assisting with communication flow
- Acting as liaison with key stakeholders, internal teams, and other senior executives
- Supporting broader organisational initiatives and divisional events
- Exercising initiative and handling delegated responsibilities during executive absences
To be successful, you will bring:
- Proven experience in senior executive support
- High-level professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and multitasking ability
- Confidence using Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and Adobe Pro
- Experience with board preparation and committee coordination is highly desirable
- Exposure to TechOne or similar systems is advantageous
- Minimum: Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Preferred: Diploma or Degree in Business Administration or similar field
- Hourly rate:$60–$70 per hour + super
- Start date: ASAP (targeting 14 July)
- Duration: Ongoing contract with potential for permanent placement
- Location: Melbourne CBD (hybrid may be considered after initial period)
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.