​EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO

NFP - PEAK BODY  

SYDNEY CBD/WFH

A rare opportunity to partner directly with a CEO leading a high-profile, national organisation at the forefront of innovation and industry advancement.

This role will suit a polished, emotionally intelligent Executive Assistant who thrives in fast-moving, purpose-driven environments — someone who brings calm, organisation, and judgment to an influential and fast-paced office.

The Opportunity

Supporting a dynamic and visionary CEO, you’ll play a central role in ensuring operational excellence and seamless coordination across projects, events, and strategic priorities.

This position offers exceptional exposure — working across senior stakeholders, government, and international partners — while maintaining the smooth day-to-day running of the executive office. This is an opportunity to step into a trusted right-hand role, where your capability and composure will be seen, valued, and rewarded.

 Key Responsibilities 

• High-level executive support including complex diary, travel, and stakeholder coordination

• Preparation of board papers, agendas, and briefing notes

• Coordination of national and international meetings, conferences, and events

• Office management, HR and finance administration (Xero, payroll, invoices, budgets)

• Liaison with members, government agencies, and senior industry leaders

• Management of key projects and tracking of strategic initiatives

 What you will bring 

• 7 + years’ experience supporting a CEO, Board, or senior executive

• Strength in stakeholder liaison and communication across all levels

• Highly organised and detail-focused, with strong initiative and accountability

• Experience in government, membership-based, or advocacy environments advantageous

• Confident with Microsoft Office Suite and Xero

• A polished, professional presence and genuine passion for adding value

 Benefits

• Work directly with the CEO one of Australia's peak body in innovation and policy

• Hybrid flexibility - 3 days in office, two from home with genuiune trust and autonomy around your schedule

• Exposure to high level projects and events

• Small collaborative team where initiative, emotional intelligence and discretion are highly valued

• Must be available to start within 3 weeks

PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY PLEASE SEND YOUR CV AND COVERLETTER TO INFO@ALTITUDE-EA.COM.AU

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