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Senior Executive Assistant

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Urgent short term hire: Temporary EA role required to support a Higher Education institution!


Temporary Executive Assistant – Faculty of Arts

We’re seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Dean within a Faculty of Arts at a large tertiary institution.

📍 Working Pattern: Onsite 4 days, WFH Fridays
📅 Contract: 6 weeks (inclusive of handover)
🚀 Start date: 4th May
💰 Rate: $60 per hour + superannuation

About the role
Provide high-level EA support to the Dean
Manage a busy inbox and prioritise executive correspondence
Liaise with senior stakeholders across the organisation
Assist with reports, written correspondence and executive coordination

About you
EA experience in a large, complex environment desirable - higher education is a plus!
Strong written communication skills
Confident, proactive and highly organised
Intermediate Excel skills (spreadsheets, basic analysis, pivot tables)
Comfortable managing competing priorities

🕘 Working Hours: 8:30–4:30 or 9:00–5:00 with flexibility

If this sounds like you, I'd love to discuss the role and your background on a call.

👉02-8289-3169 / katie.mitchell@robertwalters.com.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Katie Mitchell on 02 8289 3169 for a confidential discussion.

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Secretarial & Business Support

Focus: Personal Assistant

Industry: Education and Training

Salary: Up to AUD61 per hour + + superannuation

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Professional working

Location: Macquarie Park

Job Reference: 7Y105G-E4CCC886

Date posted: 22 April 2026

Consultant: Katie Mitchell