Executive Assistant

Are you ready to step into a fast-paced and rewarding environment? We’re currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to support a senior leader within a leading university, covering a period of leave from 27 May through to 24 June, with the potential for extension.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established executive office, working alongside a capable and supportive team in a role that requires strong organisation, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities. Given the volume of work we support across the sector, this role can also provide a strong foot in the door for future contract or longer-term opportunities.

• Manage a senior leader’s complex diary and inbox, ensuring priorities are well coordinated
• Prepare daily agendas, briefing packs and supporting documentation
• Coordinate meetings, stakeholder engagement and executive logistics
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion
• Support executive office operations, including committees and key meetings
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure adherence to governance processes

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrative role
• Strong diary and email management skills within a complex environment
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and core business systems
• Ability to build trusted relationships and provide high-level support
• A proactive, calm and solutions-focused approach
• Experience within higher education, government or similarly complex organisations will be highly regarded

Why Join Us?

At Ashe Munro Recruitment, we connect talented professionals with roles that truly matter. We take a personalised approach, ensuring we match you with opportunities aligned to your skills, values and career goals.

• Reputable Organisations: Work within leading education and for-purpose environments
• Future Opportunities: We consistently recruit across this space, offering strong potential for ongoing contracts
• Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rates aligned to experience
• Supportive Teams: Join collaborative environments that value strong executive support

If you're available for a short-term opportunity and enjoy working in a fast-paced executive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume, or for a confidential discussion contact: Laura Ashe on 0432 603 *** or ***email_hidden***.