Executive Assistant to General Manager - Cairns
Influence a region. Make an impact that matters.
Permanent Opportunity
At CommBank, we believe our people are at the heart of thriving regional communities. As an Executive Assistant within Regional & Agribusiness Banking (RAB), you'll play a pivotal role in helping one of our senior leaders deliver meaningful outcomes for customers, businesses and communities across Queensland.
Why Join Us?
Regional & Agribusiness Banking is committed to helping regional Australia prosper. Supporting thousands of small businesses, corporate and agribusiness customers, our team of more than 500 people works across 70+ locations nationwide, delivering banking solutions that strengthen local economies and create lasting impact.
This is more than an Executive Assistant role—it's an opportunity to become a trusted partner to a senior leader, helping shape priorities, streamline operations and contribute to the success of a business that supports regional Australia every day.
The Opportunity
As the Executive Assistant to the General Manager, QLD, you'll be the cornerstone of their day-to-day effectiveness. You'll bring order to complexity, anticipate needs before they arise, and create the space for your leader to focus on what matters most.
You'll be trusted to
- Manage a dynamic diary and inbox, ensuring priorities are aligned and time is invested effectively.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare briefing materials and ensure leaders are set up for success.
- Act as a trusted point of contact, building strong relationships internally and externally while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and discretion.
- Organise travel, itineraries, events, offsites, and leadership forums that bring people together and drive engagement.
- Support leadership team activities, including agenda preparation, meeting coordination and minute taking.
- Manage invoice reconciliation and team expenses with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Deliver seamless administrative and business support that enables the broader team to perform at their best.
We're looking for someone who
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in making things happen behind the scenes.
You'll bring:
- Proven experience supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant capacity.
- Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
- Strong Microsoft Office capabilities and confidence working across a range of systems.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
- A proactive mindset, anticipating needs and solving problems before they arise.
- Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement when handling confidential information.
- A genuine passion for delivering exceptional service and creating positive experiences for others.
At CommBank
You'll join a team that values collaboration, authenticity, and excellence. We offer flexibility through our hybrid working model, opportunities to build your career, and the chance to contribute to an organisation that's making a real difference across regional Australia.
If you're a highly organised professional who loves being the trusted partner behind a successful leader, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant capacity.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
- Strong Microsoft Office capabilities and confidence working across a range of systems.
- Outstanding communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
- A proactive mindset, anticipating needs and solving problems before they arise.
- Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement when handling confidential information.
- Experience managing diaries, inboxes, meeting coordination, and minute taking.
- Experience organising travel, itineraries, events, offsites and leadership forums.
- Experience managing invoice reconciliation and team expenses accurately.
What We Do
Australia’s leading provider of financial services including retail, premium, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and sharebroking products and services. We are a business with more than 800,000 shareholders and over 52,000 employees. We offer a full range of financial services to help all Australians build and manage their finances.
