Executive Assistant

About Us

At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the General Manager, Strategy & Execution and their team within Australia Retail.

This is a unique EA opportunity with a broader remit. Working closely with the Executive Assistant supporting the Retail Executive Committee member, you’ll help coordinate key leadership activities across the Retail Leadership Team (RLT) and provide planned annual leave, sick leave coverage for the Retail Executive EA role.

The two EA roles work in close partnership, creating connectivity across the Strategy & Execution and broader Retail leadership agendas. You’ll need to be comfortable working across multiple priorities and stakeholders, anticipating what’s needed and helping ensure leadership activities run seamlessly.

This role offers significant exposure across Australia Retail and would suit an experienced EA who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships and being at the centre of a senior leadership team.

Role Type: Permanent 
Role Location: Melbourne
Work Hours: Full time

What will your day look like?

As an Executive Assistant, you are accountable for:

• Provide high-quality executive support to the General Manager, Strategy & Execution, including complex diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements and prioritisation of competing commitments.
• Support the broader Strategy & Execution leadership team, including the Head of Performance & Change, with key leadership activities, priorities, planning and team coordination.
• Work in close partnership with the Retail ExCo Executive Assistant, creating strong connectivity and continuity across Strategy & Execution and broader Retail leadership priorities.
• Provide regular and planned coverage for the Retail ExCo Executive Assistant, including annual leave and sick leave coverage, and quickly adapt to operating in an ExCo-level environment while maintaining seamless executive support.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, discretion and adaptability when providing ExCo coverage, including the flexibility to work non-standard hours and may be office-based more days during periods of coverage where required.
• Working to assist with supporting Retail Leadership Team (RLT) meetings, forums, events and broader engagement activities in partnership with the Retail ExCo EA.
• Anticipate emerging priorities, proactively resolve scheduling and diary conflicts, and ensure senior leaders are well prepared for key meetings and commitments.
• Prepare and coordinate correspondence, presentations, communications and other executive materials to a high professional standard.
• Build trusted relationships across Australia Retail and act as an effective point of connection between senior leaders, EAs and key stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion, judgement and professionalism.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the broader Retail leadership environment, stepping across priorities and providing support where required.

What will you bring?

To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives in a complex environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to confidently manage multiple and changing priorities
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs, identify issues and take action
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence and flexibility to provide support across different senior leadership requirements when needed
• Strong attention to detail, judgement and follow-through
• Advanced proficiency across Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• A high level of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality
• A collaborative, team-first approach and willingness to work closely with other EAs and leadership teams

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

So why join us?

From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.

We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you're a candidate with a disability or access requirement, and have an enquiry about the support provided, please let us know on your application or visit ANZ Accessibility and Inclusion Programs for alternate contact methods.

To find out more about working at ANZ, visit https://www.anz.com.au/careers. You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 126229 .
 

Job Posting End Date

30/10/2026, 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)