Executive Assistant to CEO

The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) is Australia's national accreditation body. We provide independent assurance of the technical competence and integrity of organisations for clients who require confidence in the delivery of their products and services. 

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide high-level and trusted support. Working closely with the CEO, you will play an important role in ensuring the effective operation of the CEO's office, coordinating priorities, key commitments and relationships while enabling the CEO to focus on NATA's strategic and organisational objectives. 

This highly trusted and autonomous position is suited to an accomplished Executive Assistant who brings sound judgement, discretion and a proactive approach. You will work closely with senior leaders, Board members and key stakeholders, anticipating needs, navigating competing demands and ensuring key actions and priorities remain on track. 

About the role 

• Strategically manage the CEO's diary, balancing competing demands, protecting time for critical priorities and resolving scheduling conflicts. 

• Coordinate complex travel arrangements including accommodation, transportation and visas. 

• Prepare and coordinate executive briefing materials, agendas, presentations and meeting papers. 

• Support CEO-sponsored initiatives and cross-functional activities, tracking milestones, dependencies, risks and progress. 

• Track commitments, decisions and follow-up actions arising from CEO, Executive and Board meetings. 

• Anticipate changing priorities and emerging issues, adapting plans and identifying practical solutions. 

• Manage correspondence, requests and information flowing through the CEO's office, assessing urgency and escalating matters where appropriate. 

• Act as a trusted first point of contact for the CEO's office, managing access and expectations with professionalism and discretion. 

• Build strong working relationships with Board members, Executives, government, members, partners and other senior stakeholders. 

Essential Criteria 

• At least 5 years' experience providing high-level executive support to a CEO, C-suite executive or equivalent senior leader within a complex organisation. 

• Previous experience supporting Executive and Board meetings and processes. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex diaries, travel arrangements, meetings and competing priorities. 

• Strong judgement, discretion and initiative, with the confidence to make decisions within your authority. 

• The ability to anticipate needs, adapt quickly and work independently in a fast-moving environment. 

• Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Confidence preparing clear, accurate and professional executive-level materials. 

• Strong stakeholder management and diplomacy skills to build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders. 

• Advanced proficiency across Microsoft 365. 

• Strong organisational and business awareness, with experience improving executive-office systems and workflows. 

Conditions 

Australian Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position. To request a copy of the position description, please contact peopleteam@nata.com.au. 

How to apply 

Click Apply and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, and how they will contribute to your success in the Executive Assistant to CEO role. 

Please submit your application by 4pm Monday 12 October 2026.  

What we Offer  

• Celebrate your birthday with a dedicated day of Birthday Leave.  

• Enjoy greater flexibility with Early Finish Fridays or the option of a 9-Day- Fortnight*.  

• Give back to the community with Volunteer Time Off.  

• Access confidential support and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  

• Onsite Parking. 

• Be recognised and rewarded through our Service Awards Program.  

• Maximise your income with a range of Salary Packaging benefits. 

About NATA 

NATA is a membership based not for profit organisation and has been contributing to the quality of the nation's technical infrastructure and servicing its members since 1947. NATA undertakes accreditation activities that ensure Australian conformance assessment organisations, including laboratories, inspection bodies, calibration services, producers of certified reference materials and proficiency testing scheme providers, have technical competence to carry out specified tasks in accordance with relevant international and Australian standards. NATA's work increases community confidence and trust in the services offered by accredited facilities, mitigates risk, improves tendering success, and facilitates trade. 

NATA has approximately 200 staff nationwide with its head office in Sydney and has State offices in mainland State capital cities. A unique feature of NATA's business model is the 3,000 strong volunteers who contribute their deep technical knowledge, highly developed skills, and extensive industry experience to NATA's causes in their respective role as Technical Experts, Committee members, and directors on NATAs Board. 

NATA is an equal opportunity employer. 

Website: www.nata.com.au