Executive Assistant to CEO

• Full-time fixed term role to 25 May 2026
• Exciting opportunity to provide support at an Executive level

About the Position

The Executive Assistant provides high-level executive and project support within the Office of the CEO ensuring the efficient coordination of administrative processes and the smooth operation of executive functions. Supporting Executive Directors and the working closely with the Executive Assistant team this position is central to enabling effective decision-making strong governance and alignment with organisational priorities. It involves managing complex schedules coordinating meetings and travel preparing high-quality documentation and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

This position requires strong judgement discretion and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Working collaboratively with other Executive Assistants the position also contributes to improving systems processes and ways of working to enhance efficiency and consistency across the Office of the CEO.

Full-time fixed term to May 2026. Band 3.2 salary $85347 p.a. plus 12% superannuation

To be successful you will require:

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or senior administrator
• A positive client-focused approach. You take pride in providing a high standard of support
• Proven experience managing complex schedules for senior executives with the ability to exercise judgement around prioritisation
• An understanding of project management including planning and reporting against progress
• An ability to build relationships with a wide range of people both inside and outside the organisation
• High level verbal and written communication skills including experience developing a range of reports and correspondence
• Ability to exercise initiative discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Advanced knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in a range of support tasks including account reconciliations purchasing and travel coordination.

For more information please read the Position Description

The Executive Team

The Executive Team comprises of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Deputy Chief Executive Officer and three Executive Directors (EDs) - Performing Arts Development and Audiences and Destination.

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Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from diverse cultural backgrounds Disabled and Deaf people members of the LGBTQIA community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process please send an email to

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter by 11:55pm Tuesday 31 March 2026. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.