Executive Assistant | CEO-Level Support | Strategic & Client-Facing | Sydney-based

A highly experienced Executive Assistant with a strong track record supporting CEO and senior executive leadership within Banking, Financial Services, and Property environments. Brings a collaborative, client-facing approach, operating as a true business partner while ensuring seamless executive support in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.


Combines exceptional organisational capability with strong stakeholder engagement skills, confidently liaising with internal teams, clients, and external partners. Offers additional value through prior leadership of EA teams and exposure to HR functions, bringing a broader operational perspective beyond traditional EA support.


Key Strengths & Experience:

  • C-Suite Executive Support: Extensive experience providing high-level support to CEOs and senior executives, managing complex diaries, travel, communications, and priorities with precision
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Acts as a key interface between executives, clients, and internal stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and discretion at all times
  • Business Partnering Approach: Operates as a trusted right-hand to leadership, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and enabling executive effectiveness
  • Team Leadership: Previous experience leading and mentoring EA teams, driving consistency, collaboration, and high performance across support functions
  • HR Exposure: Brings additional capability across HR processes and people coordination, supporting broader business operations when required
  • Industry Experience: Strong background across Banking, Finance, Real Estate, and Property sectors, with an understanding of fast-moving, commercially driven environments


Recognised for a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels. Brings professionalism, discretion, and a calm, adaptable approach to supporting senior leadership.


Additional Information:

  • Salary expectation: $125k + super
  • Sydney-based
  • Permanent opportunity



Want to meet this candidate? Contact Amy Colton on 02 9220 3400 / 0477 246 071 or email amyc@coxpurtell.com.au