One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; Bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia!
We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work.
Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in.
With more than 130,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.
About The Role
The Executive Officer supports the Chief of Staff in driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Office of the CEO.
This role streamlines processes, manages high-priority requests, and ensures seamless communication, enabling the Chief of Staff and CEO to focus on strategic priorities.
By coordinating executive meetings, managing briefings, and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders, the Executive Officer plays a vital role in shaping impactful organizational initiatives.
This role can be full time or part time (3 or 4 days per week).
Location: Flexible with preference for Sydney
In This Role You Will
Design and streamline processes to boost efficiency within the OoCEO.
Manage requests, timelines, and planning tools like Office 365 to ensure smooth operations and timely task delivery.
Coordinate executive meetings, including agendas, minutes, action tracking, and deliverable follow-ups.
Oversee CEO speaking requests, ensuring allocation, tracking, and quality assurance for engagements.
Prepare reports, pre-board materials, bi-monthly board updates, and draft internal and external communications.
Foster continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process optimizations to enhance operational efficiency.
Here's What We're Looking For
You are highly detail-oriented and take pride in delivering precise, high-quality work, ensuring all tasks and deliverables meet the highest standards.
You can assess situations quickly, using sound judgment to make informed decisions and proactively identify needs of Executive and suggest opportunities for improvement.
You possess strong interpersonal skills and can effectively engage with individuals at all levels of the organisation to negotiate and agree timelines and approaches for responding to CEO requests.
You are comfortable working with senior executives, external partners, and other stakeholders.
You can manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, working autonomously and taking initiative to drive results.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite and project management tools such as Planner, Lists and Workflow.
You excel at communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Whether drafting reports, briefings, preparing presentations, or responding to emails, you understand the importance of maintaining professionalism and clarity.
Why work for Engineers Australia?
People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.
Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions.
Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave.
Achieve a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working model, ensuring your personal well-being complements your professional fulfillment.
Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.
A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve.
Ready to apply?
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your cover letter and resume by COB 05 January 2025.
This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check.
We will review applications as they are received, aiming to begin conversations during the first two weeks of January 2025.
Diversity, Inclusion And Your Privacy
Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive environment for our people.
We are a flexible workplace, please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process.
Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you.
We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds.
At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success.
We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants.
Please visit Engineers Australia's website to view our Privacy Policy in relation to the collection of candidate information:
Thank you for considering a career with us.
#J-18808-Ljbffr