- Ongoing
- Salary: $101 672 to $113 413 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Brisbane QLD
Employment Opportunity
We are seeking a highly capable and professional Executive Assistant to provide executive and personal support to a retired Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia.
This is a unique opportunity to work closely with one of Australia's most distinguished legal figures, supporting a diverse range of professional commitments, engagements and activities across Australia and internationally.
As the Executive Assistant, you will be the central point of coordination and support, ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the retired Chief Justice's professional affairs. Working with a high degree of autonomy, discretion and sound judgement, you will manage a dynamic schedule, coordinate competing priorities and liaise confidently with senior stakeholders across government, the legal profession, academia, the not-for-profit sector and the broader community.
Success in this role will require exceptional organisational skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and a proactive approach to managing priorities and anticipating needs. You will be trusted to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and confidentiality, while providing high-quality administrative and executive support.
This is a role of significant responsibility and trust, offering the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing professional work and public engagements of a respected national figure. It will suit an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgement, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support.
This is a part-time role working 3 days per week.
How you can help us make a difference
You will play a critical role in supporting the retired Chief Justice's professional commitments by:
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managing a complex diary, correspondence and inbox, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated and actioned
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preparing and coordinating high-quality documentation, briefing materials, speeches and meeting papers
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building and maintaining productive relationships with senior stakeholders across government, the legal profession and the broader community
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coordinating meetings, events and domestic and international travel arrangements
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managing records, financial and administrative processes to support the effective operation of the office
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anticipating issues, identifying risks and implementing practical solutions to support business outcomes and continuous improvement.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- proven experience providing executive support to senior leaders in a complex or high-profile environment
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exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
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strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional correspondence and stakeholder communications
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excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and exercise discretion when handling sensitive matters
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sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
Merit Pools:
A merit list or pool may be created as part of this selection process and be used to fill similar vacancies in Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW.
Flexible work arrangements will be considered and supported where possible. These may include:
- Job Share
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Hybrid Work
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Remote Work
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Compressed Hours
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Bandwidth Modification
AGD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
For more information about this opportunity, including contact details for adjustment requests, please refer to the Candidate Information Kit.
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