Job Description
Company Description
MAKE IT MEANINGFUL
At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.
As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.
Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.
As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.
Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.
We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.
Job Description
About the team and the role
In this exciting Executive Assistant opportunity, you will play a central role in supporting our Group Executive - Government, Sustainability & Legal. This position sits at the heart of a fast‑paced, high‑profile portfolio, working across government relations, sustainability, legal and governance activities. You will act as an essential coordination point, helping ensure the smooth running of critical executive and regulatory priorities.
You will thrive in a dynamic environment where your judgement, discretion and communication skills make a meaningful impact. As a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, you will enable confident decision‑making, seamless operations and strong relationships across Sydney Airport.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to
Provide exceptional executive support including diary, email and workflow management
Coordinate high‑priority meetings, briefings, travel and logistics
Prepare polished correspondence, papers, presentations and reports
Act as a trusted conduit for internal and external stakeholders
Manage portfolio administrative processes including finance, records and governance
Support action tracking, deadlines and deliverables across the portfolio
Liaise with Legal, Sustainability, Risk and Government Relations teams to ensure aligned and efficient ways of working
About you
You will bring extensive experience supporting senior executives in complex organisations
Demonstrating strong organisational, prioritisation and problem‑solving capability will be essential
Clear, confident and professional communication will set you up for success
Exercising impeccable judgement, discretion and confidentiality is critical in this role
The ability to build strong relationships and coordinate effectively across diverse stakeholders will be highly valued
Remaining calm, composed and dependable in high‑pressure environments is key
High proficiency in MS Office and digital collaboration tools will be expected
What we offer
To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.
Make it Amazing
SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Executive Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Office Assistant Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Office Assistant Jobs is a plus.
