Executive Assistant

Role summary

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The Executive Assistant supports senior leaders by managing calendars, meetings, travel, correspondence, documents, expenses and confidential information. Requirements typically include proven experience assisting executives, strong organisation and time-management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, discretion, sound judgement and confidence using Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools. The successful candidate is expected to work proactively, anticipate priorities, coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, handle competing deadlines and contribute to a professional, inclusive team environment. Banking or financial-services experience is useful, along with the ability to remain calm, adaptable and highly detail-oriented.

About the employer

ANZ, or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, is one of Australia’s major banking and financial-services organisations. Founded in 1835, it provides retail, commercial and institutional banking, wealth and payment services to customers across Australia, New Zealand and selected international markets. ANZ supports individuals, small businesses, large corporations, governments and institutional clients with lending, deposits, transaction banking, financial markets and advisory solutions. The bank employs thousands of people and has been investing in digital banking, technology, risk management and simpler customer experiences. Its workplace promotes collaboration, accountability, inclusion and professional development. As a large, regulated financial institution, ANZ offers career opportunities across banking, technology, operations, customer service, finance, risk, corporate support and leadership functions.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in banking, technology, healthcare, education, construction, engineering, tourism and professional services, especially in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Workplace culture is generally informal, direct and collaborative, with emphasis on punctuality, practical results, inclusion and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from lively city living to coastal, regional and outdoor communities; public healthcare, beaches, national parks and sporting activities are major attractions. Living costs, particularly housing, are high in the largest cities. Most overseas workers need a visa, such as an employer-sponsored Skills in Demand visa, skilled migration visa, graduate visa or working holiday visa, depending on qualifications and nationality. Relocating usually requires securing work rights, arranging accommodation, budgeting for transport and healthcare, and checking professional accreditation requirements. Melbourne is multicultural, well connected and known for its arts, cafés, sport and changeable weather.