Executive Support Officer

NGO supporting the education sector is looking for an experienced Executive Support Officer.

Your new company

This large, values‑driven NGO supports a diverse network of schools and early learning centres across the ACT and NSW. With a significant geographic footprint and thousands of employees, it plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality education services and supporting complex, enterprise‑scale operations. They are looking for an experienced Executive Support Officer.

Your new role

As the Executive Support Officer, you will provide high‑level executive, governance and operational support to the Chief Information Officer and the ICT Leadership Team.
Acting as a trusted partner, you will:

  • Provide high‑level executive, governance and operational support to the CIO and ICT Leadership Team
  • Play a critical role in enabling strategic and operational outcomes.
  • Act as the primary liaison
  • Managing a complex diary and correspondence
  • Prepare executive‑level briefings, reports and documentation
  • Coordinate governance and secretariat functions, including meetings and follow‑up
  • Support ICT operational, workforce, financial and procurement activities
  • Maintain accurate records, registers and documentation
  • Coordinate meetings, events and travel arrangements
  • Ensure effective information flow across a geographically dispersed team
  • Use initiative and sound judgement to operate confidently in evolving environments

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Proven experience supporting senior executives
  • Strong judgement and discretion
  • Excellent written communication skills, high attention to detail
  • Advanced Microsoft 365 capability.
  • Experience supporting governance, financial, procurement and workforce activities is essential.

What you'll get in return

A varied and influential role working closely with senior leadership in a purpose‑driven organisation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emma on 61127660.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Charities & Not For Profit
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Office Support
Pay
130k - 145k
Ref:
2986571
Closing date
23 Apr 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Emma Gurcinoski, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 0261127660

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