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CanvaExecutive Assistant to Founder
Canva is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Founder, a full-time hybrid position based in Sydney. The person reports through the Founder's chief of staff and…
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Canva is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Founder, a full-time hybrid position based in Sydney. The person reports through the Founder's chief of staff and works in a compact Founder's Ops group. The goal is to protect the Founder's time, which means sorting a heavy flow of meeting requests and aligning the diary with the company's top priorities. The assistant responds quickly to urgent requests, working at speed while…
Job Description
Canva is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Founder, a full-time hybrid position based in Sydney. The person reports through the Founder's chief of staff and works in a compact Founder's Ops group. The goal is to protect the Founder's time, which means sorting a heavy flow of meeting requests and aligning the diary with the company's top priorities.
The assistant responds quickly to urgent requests, working at speed while keeping matters private and making sound calls. Responsibilities also include building ties with people inside and outside Canva, preparing for meetings through research and help with decks and visuals, arranging trips and itineraries, managing expense claims and paperwork, and handling ad hoc tasks that keep operations smooth. The role also organises team celebrations, off-sites and gifts, and encourages use of AI tools wherever they save effort.
The strongest candidate has substantial EA experience, ideally supporting C-suite executives in fast-moving global businesses. This person is a digital native and a natural problem solver who anticipates needs, notices friction early, and knows who should hear what and when. Much of the job is about making complicated matters easy for busy leaders.
Responsibilities
- Triage the steady flood of meeting asks and keep the calendar on strategic priorities
- Serve as connector between the Founder and people inside and outside the company
- Prepare meeting materials, research and deck support
- Organise trip logistics and itineraries
- Process expenses, keep documents current and handle ad hoc tasks
- Plan team celebrations, off-sites and gifts
- Use AI tools to speed up routine work and improve how tasks get done
Requirements
- Significant background as an EA, preferably supporting top-level executives
- Comfort working quickly as priorities change within a day
- Staying composed and organised across many requests
- Strong bias toward action and practical problem solving
- High emotional intelligence and talent for building relationships
- Sharp eye for detail and sound judgement
- Confidentiality and clear communication
Core Skills
Benefits
- Equity packages
- Inclusive parental leave policy
- Annual Vibe and Thrive allowance
- Flexible leave options
- In-house learning library with on-demand programmes for AI, product skills and coaching
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Executive Assistant to Founder role based?
The posting says the job is based in Sydney and is hybrid, with some time on campus.
What experience is required?
It asks for a significant background as an EA, preferably supporting top-level executives in busy international companies.
Is this role full-time?
Yes, the listing is full-time.
Is a salary stated?
No salary is stated.
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