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Executive Assistant

EY

Location: Canberra

Job Type: Full time

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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

If we inspire you to do the work you love, will you still call it work?

What’s in it for you?

We have a compelling opportunity for a highly motivated Executive Assistant with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. It’s an exciting role which is offered on a full-time basis in Canberra for an initial contract of 12 months, with possibility for extension.

As an executive assistant, your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders. You'll have autonomy and clear responsibilities, working in our friendly, collaborative environment. Your talents will be respected, and you'll be supported in developing the career path you choose.

Your key responsibilities

  • Organise and manage comprehensive diaries, including travel and accommodation
  • Expense processing, adhering to firm deadlines
  • Meeting scheduling and logistics, including catering and meeting room reservations
  • Assistance with Event Management coordination and logistics
  • Prepare and revise documents including presentations, emails, reports and agendas
  • Provide high level support to a group of Partners and Executives
  • Screening emails, responding and/or actioning as required

What we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

  • Australian Citizenship - given this position works with Government clients and may require an Australian Government security clearance
  • A minimum of 2+ years previous EA experience, supporting executives in a corporate environment.
  • Prior working experience in global professional services organization or mid-tier firms will be highly advantageous
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office suites
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Strong communication skills including telephone manner and interpersonal skills
  • A strong team member with an ability to work across multiple teams with a sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters ​

What we can offer you

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.


At EY we take inclusivity seriously, and we’re committed to removing barriers and improving the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

As an executive assistant, your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

You’ve got this!