CSL Innovation Posted August 12, 2026

Executive Assistant, Corporate Affairs

Melbourne, Australia Full time

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About this opportunity

We hav e a   rare   opportu nit y   for   an   exper ience d   Ex ecut iv e A ssist ant   to   j oin   CSL ’ s Corporate and External Affairs (CEA) group ,   supporting two senior leaders ,   the   Head o f Cor p orate   Aff airs   and   the   Head of Corporate & External Affairs for Research & Development, Business Development and Enabling Functions, and provid ing   assistance to   their teams .

You will b e   central to   the success of   a   high-profile,   globally connected   corp orate   function, managing priorities, strengthening team   coordination   and   suppo rting   leaders .

Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across Australia,   the United States and   Europe, the Executive Assistant will help manage priorities, coordinate   activities   and optimise   the   function’s   effectiveness across a diverse portfolio.

The role will also provide operational and administrative support to Melbourne-based members of the CEA team, helping drive collaboration,   engagement   and business impact.

You   will   thrive here if you are   highly organised ,   proactive   and   comfortable operating   in a fast-paced global environment .

Key deliverables

Executive effectiveness: Manage complex calendars, priorities, global   travel   and correspondence

Team coordination: Track actions, improve workflows, share information across regions and support team engagement and recognition

Meetings and events: Coordinate local and global meetings, conferences and visitors, including agendas, materials, minutes,   logistics   and budgets

High-quality outputs: Prepare and edit presentations, reports, correspondence, spreadsheets,   research   and expense submissions

Financial administration: Manage   budget s,   purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, contractor   payments   and cost-centre tracking through to completion

Trusted partnership: Handle sensitive information with discretion,   anticipate   needs   and provide responsive support across the CEA team.

What you bring

At least five years’ experience supporting senior executives in a complex, fast-paced environment

Exceptional organisation, judgement, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels and across cultures

Advanced capability in Microsoft Outlook,   Word   and PowerPoint, with experience using Copilot; familiarity with Canva is valued

Demonstrated experience coordinating complex international travel,   meetings   and events

Experience with Workday, Ariba, Concur and SharePoint is preferred; a qualification in business administration or a related field is   advantageous

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th August 2026

Melbourne CBD

This is   a hybrid   role , with a minimum of three days   each   week   in the office .

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor  visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/ .

 

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL .

You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement .

Job details

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Location
Melbourne, Australia
Employment type
Full time

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