Executive Assistant

As our highly valued

Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer based in Brisbane , this 12-month maternity leave cover role will provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Chief Information Officer, supporting our purpose of helping every Australian own their own home.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Delivering high-level confidential support to the Chief Information Officer, ensuring priorities, objectives and deliverables are effectively managed
• Managing complex calendars, executive meeting s , travel arrangements, correspondence and communications
• Acting as a trusted liaison between the CIO, Executive Committee members, Board stakeholders , Senior Leaders and external partners
• Leverag ing ChatGPT and AI-assisted workflows to streamline administrative operations, enhance communication quality, accelerate research and document preparation, and improve productivity across executive support and IT-related functions
• Supporting the effective flow of information, communication and decision-making across the division & Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working to increase efficiency across the division
• Coordinating end-to-end Board and Committee process , ensuring papers prepared with in timeframes , submissions m e et strict deadlines, actions tracked & completed within complex and evolving workflows
• Coordinating divisional events, leadership meetings, offsites including presentations, documentation and team communications
• Oversight of desktop support/ level 1 support requests for Executives and Executive Assistant cohort to ensure seamless support
• Building strong working relationships across the organisation while maintaining absolute confidentiality and professionalism

Do things differently with us

This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant role. You’ll operate as a strategic partner to the CIO, balancing high-level executive support with hands-on coordination and operational administration that keeps a fast-paced technology division running effectively.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders across the business, helping to manage priorities, improve workflows and create structure in a dynamic environment. Success in this role requires someone who is proactive, highly organised, resilient and confident working at executive level, while also willing to take ownership of the day-to-day administration that enables leaders and teams to perform at their best.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Significant experience supporting senior executives within a complex corporate environment
• Advanced skills across Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and productivity tools
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism and discretion
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and executives
• Experience coordinating executive meetings, travel, communications and divisional administration
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to improve processes and challenge inefficient ways of working
• High attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Sound judgement, integrity and an exceptional approach to confidentiality
• A collaborative and supportive approach with a willingness to assist across executive and administrative functions as required

Why Great Southern Bank?

Whatever your role with us, you’ll be part of a force for good. We’re owned by our customers right here in Australia, so our success benefits everyday people and families. Working at Great Southern Bank, you’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, some examples include:

• Helping you unlock a brighter future by investing in your development and wellbeing, offering you study leave, a day for you and professional wellbeing coaching
• Benefits that support you and your wellbeing so that you can thrive at work and at home, today and tomorrow. Enjoy access to our wellbeing centre and the flexibility to work from home two days a week
• Helping you to achieve your financial goals and positively impact your family and community. We offer discounts on a wide range of Great Southern Bank products and services such as savings and transaction accounts, insurance, home loans and more!

Imagine working for a bank that truly helps people. You can.

Questions? Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ***email_hidden***

At Great Southern Bank, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. We value diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities and experiences – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, and the LGBTQ+ community – because it makes us stronger for our people, customers and communities. Through flexible working, collaboration and fair, inclusive decision-making, we empower our people to do their best every day.

We move with purpose, are curious about what’s next, remain focused on what matters most, and are always ready to find smarter ways to help our customers and communities thrive. Our people bring energy and initiative to a fast-changing environment, making thoughtful decisions that balance doing good for our customers with driving sustainable success for our business. If you enjoy working in a place where priorities evolve, ideas are valued, and every action contributes to something bigger, you’ll feel right at home here at Great Southern Bank.