Executive Assistant, International Services

Executive Assistant, International Services

Apply now Job no: 504106
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Various
Categories: Administration/Support

• Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
• Location: Negotiable
• Full Time, Permanent Role
• $93K to $102K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super Fund

About the Role

In this role you will be tasked with providing high level executive support to the Head International and the International Services and International Development teams. You will use a high level of judgement in managing the diary and commitments of the Head of International ensuring effective coordination of meetings, presentations and the Head of International’s diary. 

You will also:

• Manage and execute travel arrangements and bookings for domestic and international trips associated with the business of International Services.
• Develop itineraries and arrange high level meetings with executive staff within the ABC and with external stakeholders and other parties.
• Effectively administer the day to day operations of the office and exercise sound judgement in dealing with generally complex and confidential matters. 
• Appraise incoming enquiries and correspondence, coordinate appropriate action and finalise matters not requiring the attention of the Head.
• Provide specialist advice, undertake research and assemble information. Prepare correspondence, reports and presentations; and undertake project work and coordinate project activities as required.
• Ensure office records, information and file systems are up to date and appropriately managed across the International Services team.
• Maintain effective liaison with senior management and staff in International Services, with other staff and teams within the Strategy Division, including the office of Director of Strategy and other ABC Teams and internal and external stakeholders

About You

We are seeking a high performing executive assistant, with experience preferably in an orgainsation with international operations. You will have proven advanced administration and organisational ability and advanced written and verbal communication skills with aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in organising complex domestic and overseas travel. 
• Highly effective interpersonal skills and advanced ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of discretion and judgement under minimal supervision to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential material. 
• Demonstrated ability to apply initiative and judgement, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Experience in financial management processes.

For further information on this position please contact Claire M Gorman, Head International Services on [email protected]

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

About ABC International

ABC International is comprised of two teams: International Services which manages the ABC’s suite of platforms designed for audiences across the Indo-Pacific region; and ABC International Development which manages a portfolio of media capacity building and journalism training projects across the region.

Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 1 July 2024

Apply now Job no: 504106
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Various
Categories: Administration/Support

• Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
• Location: Negotiable
• Full Time, Permanent Role
• $93K to $102K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super Fund

About the Role

In this role you will be tasked with providing high level executive support to the Head International and the International Services and International Development teams. You will use a high level of judgement in managing the diary and commitments of the Head of International ensuring effective coordination of meetings, presentations and the Head of International’s diary. 

You will also:

• Manage and execute travel arrangements and bookings for domestic and international trips associated with the business of International Services.
• Develop itineraries and arrange high level meetings with executive staff within the ABC and with external stakeholders and other parties.
• Effectively administer the day to day operations of the office and exercise sound judgement in dealing with generally complex and confidential matters. 
• Appraise incoming enquiries and correspondence, coordinate appropriate action and finalise matters not requiring the attention of the Head.
• Provide specialist advice, undertake research and assemble information. Prepare correspondence, reports and presentations; and undertake project work and coordinate project activities as required.
• Ensure office records, information and file systems are up to date and appropriately managed across the International Services team.
• Maintain effective liaison with senior management and staff in International Services, with other staff and teams within the Strategy Division, including the office of Director of Strategy and other ABC Teams and internal and external stakeholders

About You

We are seeking a high performing executive assistant, with experience preferably in an orgainsation with international operations. You will have proven advanced administration and organisational ability and advanced written and verbal communication skills with aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in organising complex domestic and overseas travel. 
• Highly effective interpersonal skills and advanced ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of discretion and judgement under minimal supervision to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential material. 
• Demonstrated ability to apply initiative and judgement, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Experience in financial management processes.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:  50066660 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO HEAD INTERNATIONAL SERVICES.pdf

For further information on this position please contact Claire M Gorman, Head International Services on [email protected]

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

About ABC International

ABC International is comprised of two teams: International Services which manages the ABC’s suite of platforms designed for audiences across the Indo-Pacific region; and ABC International Development which manages a portfolio of media capacity building and journalism training projects across the region.

Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 1 July 2024

Advertised: 24 Jun 2024 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Jul 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Provide high level executive support to Head International Services and the International Services teams.

Provide high level executive support to Head International Services and the International Services teams.

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