Executive Assistant jobs in Canberra
46 current executive assistant openings in Canberra, aggregated from public boards and linking straight to the employer's own posting. 35 employers are hiring across this list right now.
Working as a executive assistant in Canberra
Almost entirely federal government and the contractors serving it, which means security clearance and Australian citizenship gate a large share of the roles. High salaries where you qualify and very few options where you do not.
Most of the hiring in this list clusters around Civic, Barton and Bruce. Location on a posting is not always literal — check whether a role is genuinely on site, and whether "remote" means remote within the country or remote from anywhere, because the two are priced differently.
Register your interest for non-ongoing APS 4 and APS 5 Executive Assistant opportunities Various locations in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC & WA From $84,028 - $99,307 (plu…
The Liberal Party is seeking applications for an Executive Assistant to join the Federal Secretariat in Canberra. This is a senior administrative role supporting the effe…
Job description Permanent Full-Time Opportunity | Canberra Are you an experienced Executive Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Paralegal looking to join one of Canberra's lea…
Salary $79,306 to $87,383 Ongoing/Non-ongoing Canberra Under limited direction, provide administrative support to a member of the Executive, including secretarial assista…
Executive Assistant, full-time, permanent position. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Canberra represents Norway in Australia, the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Naoero, New …
Under limited direction, provide administrative support to a member of the Executive, including secretarial assistance, minute taking, meeting and travel arrangements, un…
Geoscience Australia values the lands, water and sky as we work to deepen a shared understanding of Country and Earth. We respect First Nations peoples and their enduring…
Geoscience Australia values the lands, water and sky as we work to deepen a shared understanding of Country and Earth. We respect First Nations peoples and their enduring…
Garran Advisory is a newly established Australian public sector advisory firm dedicated to supporting federal and state governments with practical, high-quality advice. F…
Job description We are seeking a highly organised and proactive APS4 Executive Assistant to join the Chief Corporate and Commercial Division, providing executive support …
APS4 Executive Assistant Location: Deakin ACT Division: Chief Corporate and Commercial Division Branch Support: Corporate, Information & Property Services | Procurement R…
Job Description Position: APS4 Executive Assistant Location: Canberra Start date: ASAP Duration: Approx. 3 months Pay rate: $51.23–$55.67 per hour plus super Security req…
$81,868 - $89,377 up to 15.4% Superannuation Canberra - ACT The Role The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative…
Work alongside one of HIVE’s most driven agents and help build what comes next. Jason El-Khoury is growing a high-performing sales business backed by a strong market pres…
Are you an administration professional? Are you looking for a new career challenge? We are a small community organisation looking for a new team member to join our office…
Job description Are you an administration professional? Are you looking for a new career challenge? We are a small community organisation looking for a new team member to…
Executive Assistants (EAs) at the Office of National Intelligence (ONI) are vital to the success of our senior leadership team – serving as indispensable strategic partne…
About the role Signature Strata is seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to support our Executive Strata Team in delivering quality services to our…
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension) APS Level 4 ($83,242 - $89,024),APS Level 5 ($91,909 - $98,259) plus 15.4% super…
We value diversity and aim for our workforce to be reflective of the Australian community. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and skills, incl…
The Team Executive Assistants (EAs) at the Office of National Intelligence (ONI) are vital to the success of our senior leadership team – serving as indispensable strateg…
Salary range: $107,275 to $121,732 plus 15.4% superannuation Location: Barton ACT Employment Status: Ongoing The Team Executive Assistants (EAs) at the Office of National…
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant, Sales Assistant or Sales Coordinator to join a growing property business and work closely with a senior le…
The opportunity The department’s temporary employment register is for applicants who would like to register a general expression of interest in working with the departmen…
Executive Level 1 $124,951 - $142,509 Woden ACT We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director (Executive Level 1) to join our Delivery Enablement Section within the Ag…
Executive Level 1 $124,951 - $142,509 Woden ACT We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director (Executive Level 1) to join our Delivery Enablement Section within the Ag…
Position Available Robata Chef Commencing Sep 2026 About Raku Dining RAKU is a sleek, modern Japanese restaurant offering a unique dining experience. Executive Chef, Hao …
Joining the PM&C team is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful and interesting work. At PM&C we deliver fresh thinking and advice on government activities, policies …
About us We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Benmax. As a proudly Australian business with 40 years of experience, we've built our reputati…
Description Detail Position title: Executive Officer to First Assistant Secretary (multiple roles) Classification: EL1 Employment Type: Ongoing Division: Various Branch/S…
The key duties of the position include: Our Organisation The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the Australian Government’s foreign signals intelligence, offensive c…
The key duties of the position include: Our Organisation The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the Australian Government’s foreign signals intelligence, offensive c…
Job description We're Hiring Are you someone who can tell a great story, bring people together, and create partnerships that make a real difference? The National Rural He…
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension) APS Level 2 ($68,524 - $73,020),APS Level 3 ($76,523 - $79,707),APS Level 4 ($83…
Make a meaningful difference through Indigenous leadership, strategy and impact UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,871 pa - $111,865 pa plus 17% Super Full Time, Continuing Op…
Make a meaningful difference through Indigenous leadership, strategy and impact UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,871 pa - $111,865 pa plus 17% Super Full Time, Continuing Op…
Make a meaningful difference through Indigenous leadership, strategy and impact UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,871 pa - $111,865 pa plus 17% Super Full Time, Continuing Op…
Make a meaningful difference through Indigenous leadership, strategy and impactUC Level 7, Salary Range $100,871 pa - $111,865 pa plus 17% SuperFull Time, Continuing Oppo…
The key duties of the position include: Introduction Defence is seeking dynamic senior executives to drive the organisation forward and deliver on Defence’s mission – to …
Defence is seeking dynamic senior executives to drive the organisation forward and deliver on Defence’s mission – to defend Australia and its national interests. As part …
BLM Accounting Services is looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious full time Reception and Administration Assistant to join our team. BLM Accounting Services is a b…
The Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) is seeking an experienced administrative professional, for the role of Executive Support Officer to provide high-level exe…
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 71526) Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 (Plus 12.5% Super) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran…
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 71526) Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 (Plus 12.5% Super) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran…
Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to…
Closes: 24 August 2026 Classification: Senior Officer Grade C Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation Position No: 71526-02R3J Directorate: Canberra Health Servic…
Executive Assistant pay and hiring, asked properly
What salary can an executive assistant expect?
In India, roughly 4–10 LPA supporting senior management and 12–20 LPA at C-suite level in large firms. The US band is about $60,000–$100,000, higher in finance and technology, the UK £30,000–£55,000. Who you support moves this far more than years of experience do.
Is the role at risk from automation?
Scheduling and inbox triage are being compressed by tooling. Judgement is not — deciding what reaches the executive, handling a conflict between two priorities, and knowing what to escalate. The roles that have disappeared are the diary-only ones; the ones that grew are closer to chief of staff.
What gets you shortlisted?
Evidence of discretion and of managing complexity, not a list of software. Supporting three executives across time zones, running a board meeting cycle, or handling confidential matters without incident are the things that matter — and they are what to lead with rather than proficiency in a calendar tool.
Before you apply
- ›All executive assistant openings — the same feed without the Canberra filter.
- ›Score your resume against one of these postings — real overlap and the knockout rules, not a keyword percentage.
Listings aggregated from public feeds, last refreshed 2026-08-21. Roles fill quickly, so check the source page before applying.