Communication and Research Assistant

About the role

The Associate supports the Office of the Chief Executive in managing executive communications, research, documentation and administrative activities. The role includes helping prepare speeches and statements for the CEO, researching governance and social issues relevant to the Council, supporting the quarterly newsletter and keeping the CEO's office well documented. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and manage statements, speeches, remarks and other official communications for the Chief Executive Officer.
• Research governance, social, policy and emerging issues that may require the Council's attention or intervention.
• Prepare research briefs, summaries, talking points and background notes to support the CEO and Council in decision-making and engagements.
• Support the development, editing and publication of the Council's quarterly newsletter, including gathering content and coordinating inputs from relevant teams.
• Document the activities, engagements, meetings and key decisions of the CEO's office, and organise records, correspondence, reports and other documents.
• Prepare briefing materials and documentation for the CEO's meetings, engagements and official events.
• Coordinate and compile information from departments and stakeholders for executive communications and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information and official documents properly.
• Monitor governance and social developments and flag issues of strategic importance to the Council.
• Provide general administrative and communications support to the CEO's office as required.

Required profile

• Strong research, writing, communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and work effectively with senior leadership.