Executive Officer

Are you a business administration champion with a strategic acumen? Then apply today!

About us

Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. With artists at the heart of what we do, we invest in creative talent and stimulate the market for Australian stories to be told on a national and international scale, sharing our rich culture with the world. We do this because art and creativity define us, recording what we have been and what we might yet become. As a nation, creativity connects us and benefits us all.

Our Purpose

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia.

Our culture

We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for the third consecutive time by Diversity Council Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our people are passionate and dedicated to the delivery of our five-year strategy Creativity Connects Us. We strive to establish and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Your role

As the Executive Officer, you will be the maestro/maestra of all Board and Executive level agendas and manage strategic information flows for the Office of the CEO. Reporting to the CEO, this role is the cornerstone to delivering optimal alignment of key strategic objectives and corporate priorities of Creative Australia.

What’s included

• Permanent opportunity (full-time)
• Office location: Pyrmont, NSW
• Salary of $127,747 per annum + 11.5% superannuation
• Hybrid work arrangement (two days’ WFH and three days in our office)
• Flexible working hours
• Cultural leave entitlements
• Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts
• Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin

Who we’re looking for

You are deeply skilled in business administration with a background in managing resources for board secretariat services and strategic executive support. Your written and verbal communication skills are highly developed, and you understand the nuances of navigating complexity and ensuring effective governance processes. You are adept at prioritising competing demands from multiple high-level decision-makers across the organisation. Ideally, you will possess a keen understanding of Australia’s cultural and creative industries.

What you’ll do

• Schedule, organise and prioritise the operations and secretariat services of the Australia Council Board of Creative Australia, Executive and Councils
• Apply strategic insights acquired from supporting Board and Executive meetings to assist the CEO in determining the optimal alignment across agendas to meet organisational priorities and objectives
• Draft briefs, reports, communications and correspondence on behalf of the CEO for diverse audiences, ensuring the CEO’s voice resonates with impact
• Provide direct support and advice to the CEO in relation to organisational issues, initiatives, and proposals, ensuring impetus of action registers, meeting outcomes and defined projects is maintained.

How to apply

To apply for this role, you will need to complete an online application form at Careers – Creative Australia.

If you need any support or have any questions about submitting your application, please contact Human Resources at hrteam@creative.gov.au.

Applications close on 27 February 2025 at 2:00 pm

This is not an Australian Public Service position.

Creative Australia is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.