Executive Assistant to General Managers
See yourself in our team:
The Technology unit delivers the best digital banking services to Commonwealth Bank customers and to do so is responsible for digital delivery, group data and analytics, technology and technology infrastructure, cyber, fraud, physical security and business resilience for all divisions across CBA.
It is also dedicated to delivering the best workplace technology experience for our over 53.000 people across CBA and focused on providing the latest tools, technology, and resources to enhance the way we work together and empower our people to achieve more for our customers.
Do work that matters
This exciting role offers the opportunity to provide executive support to two General Managers (GM) in Corporate Technology. You will ensure their time is managed effectively by working in partnership with the Executives including taking ownership of tasks, as well as actioning and following up on requests on behalf of your Executives as required.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Provide proactive, effective and efficient administrative support to the GMs
Diary management: proactive, efficient time & diary management and maintenance of e-files
Inbox management. Monitor inbox, prioritise emails, and assist in the preparation of responses.
Co-ordinate/arrange travel, meetings, itinerary, etc
Document management. Collation of pre reading materials (presentations, meeting papers etc.), assist in the review of papers to ensure any items manager is accountable for are prioritised and actioned in a timely manner.
Meeting management: arrange meetings, produce and distribute agenda, action items and associated papers as required and to the timeframes required. Attend meetings, taking minutes and action items as required.
Coordinating internal/external meetings with clients/stakeholders – including liaising with other EAs and arranging meeting room bookings.
Arranging events/functions/offsites/team building events (including catering where required).
Risk management – Provide HR support and assist with recruitment requests, staff exits, onboarding / offboarding, and adhering to the Group’s policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain strong, effective, strategic and appropriate working relationships within business partners, EAs and other stakeholders.
Provide ad hoc administrative support to the wider team
We're interested in hearing from people who have:
Previous experience supporting at a senior level as an Executive Assistant
A high level of discretion and confidentiality required for this role, with handling of sensitive materials and data.
Self-motivated individual, who displays a pro-active style, has exceptional attention to detail and an inherent desire to provide excellent customer service.
Superior skills in Microsoft Office suite.
An ability to build relationships easily across the business, highly personable with excellent communication skills.
The ability to manage workflow, priorities, work well under pressure and be flexible
High level of pragmatic professionalism – face to face, over the phone and through correspondence
If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
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Skills Required
- Previous experience supporting senior-level executives as an Executive Assistant
- High discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive materials and data
- Proactive, self-motivated approach with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong customer service orientation
- Superior Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to manage workflow and priorities under pressure
- Pragmatic professionalism in face-to-face, telephone, and written communication
Commonwealth Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Commonwealth Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Commonwealth Bank.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The bank offers additional Life Leave, the option to purchase up to four extra weeks, pet leave, and paid volunteering leave alongside flexible-working options. Public materials indicate these leave features compare well within Australian banking.
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Parental & Family Support — Permanent employees can access up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave, and superannuation is paid for up to 34 weeks of unpaid parental leave. These provisions extend support for new parents beyond standard settings.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Access includes CBHS Health Fund, Fitness Passport, a 24/7 wellbeing platform with telehealth, an Employee Assistance Program, and employer‑paid income protection for up to two years, alongside staff banking perks and share plans. This combination provides day‑to‑day value across health, protection, and financial perks.
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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.
