Senior Executive Assistant
Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our vision to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change
About the Role
The Senior Executive Assistant provides a range of high-level executive, secretariat, administrative and support services to assist the Director and CEO in achieving operational objectives.
Employment Status
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Clerk Grade 7/8
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Fixed term July 2026 – March 2027
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Full time 35 hours per week
You will be paid a competitive total remuneration package of $128,906 - $142,692, including an annual salary of $113,574 - $125,720, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.
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Role Description
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AM Candidate Pack
About you
We are seeking an unflappable, proactive and experienced Senior Executive Assistant with a solid track record of success supporting senior executives at CEO/Director level.
Key Knowledge & Experience
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Significant experience working with and providing high-level and hands-on executive and administrative services to senior executives at CEO/Director level, with proven ability to exercise sound judgement when dealing with highly confidential and sensitive issues.
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Ability to prioritise competing requests, manage high workloads and exercise sound judgement in politically sensitive environments under tight deadlines.
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Advanced relationship management skills gained operating at senior levels, including liaison with Board members, Government officials, VIPs, donors and corporate partners, with experience in coordinating high-profile events and meetings.
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Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft high-quality correspondence.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
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Demonstrated qualities of exceptional judgement, reliability, attention to detail, confidentiality, and personal and professional integrity.
About The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
The Australian Museum acknowledges that we operate on the lands, waters and skies of many First Nations Peoples. As Australia’s first museum, we share the responsibility of advocating for Country and honouring First Nations Peoples and knowledges.
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Benefits
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.
How to apply
Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):
- A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.
- Resume
As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions and a selection question of your preferred divisions to work.
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The Director & CEO's office is a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly and the stakes are high. Describe a time you managed competing urgent requests from senior stakeholders — how did you assess what mattered most, what action did you take, and what was the outcome? (300 words maximum)
- Handling sensitive and confidential information is central to this role. Tell us about a situation where you were required to exercise significant discretion or navigate a politically sensitive matter. How did you manage it and what guided your decision-making? (300 words maximum)
The successful candidate applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
Contact person:
Laura Attard, Manager, Office of the Director and CEO:
[email protected]
Inclusive and welcoming
The Australian Museum is committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from First Nations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, including physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, neurological, psychosocial, and chronic health conditions, whether visible or hidden; people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; people of all ages; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager or include your requirements in your application. This may include alternative formats, communication support, flexible interviews, accessible locations, or extra assessment time. Any information you share will be kept confidential.
