Personal Assistant

• Location: Sydney, NSW

• Type: Permanent, full time 

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working 

The opportunity 

We are seeking a highly proactive and resourceful Personal Assistant to provide exceptional support to the Chief Data & Analytics Office and its team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner, anticipating needs before they arise, removing obstacles, and creating the time and headspace for the team to focus on what matters most. Your contribution will be critical in enabling the seamless execution of day-to-day operations and driving the delivery of the department’s strategic objectives.  

About QBE    

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.    

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.   

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.  

Your new role 

You’ll keep priorities on track and make sure our leaders and teams deliver with pace and clarity. In this role, you will: 

• Manage complex calendars and inboxes, triaging and prioritising to protect focus time. 

• Coordinate meetings end-to-end, including agendas, packs, minutes and follow ups. 

• Organise interstate travel and briefing packs in line with policy. 

• Handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism. 

• Support expense and approval processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies. 

• Build team connection through proactive communication and coordination of staff updates. 

About you 

You are organised, composed and a critical thinker—someone who knows what's important and thinks two steps ahead. You bring: 

• Proven PA/EA experience in a fast paced environment. 

• Exceptional diary/inbox control and confident gatekeeping. 

• Meeting discipline: agenda setting, pack preparation, minute taking and action tracking. 

• Tech confidence across Microsoft 365 and a willingness to trial better tools. 

• High discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. 

• Insurance or financial services exposure is ideal (not essential). 

• Team player, adaptable, and culturally astute working with diverse stakeholders. 

Benefits    

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:  

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance  

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice  

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super  

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.  

Awards & Recognition   

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:  

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program  

• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 

• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates   

To learn more about our achievements, click here.  

How to Apply   

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.