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Executive Assistant | Australian Education Union Federal
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PA, EA & Secretarial
- Location
- Melbourne, VIC
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
09th November, 2026
The Organisation
The Australian Education Union (AEU) is the federal union for teachers, principals, support staff and all educators working in public education.
The AEU is proud to represent workers who have one of the most important jobs in the country. With over 200,000 members nationally, the AEU provides support both industrially and professionally and advocates for quality public education for all Australians.
What’s in it for you?
- 15.5% superannuation
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Gifted leave for Christmas closure, Easter Tuesday and Melbourne Cup Eve
- 17.5% leave loading
- Free parking
Your Impact
As Executive Assistant to the Federal President, you will provide high-level, confidential executive support in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will also engage with a broad range of stakeholders, particularly in support of the AEU’s advocacy and engagement with politicians and community leaders.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive and confidential support including effective diary management, email triage and coordinating of meetings and events
- Preparation of reports, presentations, briefing notes, background research for meetings, agendas, general correspondence and minute taking
- Coordinating interstate and international travel including accommodation and managing expenses
- Building and maintaining internal and external relationships with AEU branches, government, media and representatives from other regulatory, union or international bodies in support of the work of the AEU
What you bring
You are an Executive Assistant professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys providing high-level support to senior executives. You exercise sound judgement, understand the importance of confidentiality and bring a proactive, pragmatic ‘can-do’ approach. Ideally, you have experience working in a political, education, union or not-for-profit organisation.
You can also demonstrate:
- Impeccable organisational skills: ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities whilst keeping calm under pressure.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills including drafting and formatting document with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder relationship building skills
- Initiative: skilled at anticipating the needs of those you support
- A commitment to unionism and public education
If you are committed to unionism and quality public education in Australia, then apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter or phone Emma Naglieri on 0421 720 596 for a confidential discussion.
The Australian Education Union are an equal opportunity employer and highly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people and others who may face structural barriers in our society to apply.
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