Executive Support Officer

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Australia is seeking an Executive Support Officer to provide critical administrative support to the Executive Officer and other leaders. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in executive assistance, strong written communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively. The role promotes a family-friendly work environment with flexible arrangements and numerous benefits. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid Christmas shutdown leave

Study Leave

Annual Leave loading

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer Leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Long Service Leave

Training and development support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Ability to take minutes and provide secretariat support.
• Must demonstrate understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO and Executive Management Team.
• Coordinate administrative and operational support tasks.

Skills

Executive Assistant experience

Strong administrative support

Written communication skills

Confidentiality and discretion

Multi-tasking ability

Teamwork and autonomy

Job description

Overview

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)

Employment Type: Full Time

Employment Category: Permanent

Remuneration: $77,183.80 – $82,329.39 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Role

The Executive Support Officer is responsible for supporting the Executive Officer in providing professional secretarial and administrative services and support to the CEO, Board of Directors and Executive Management Team. This position provides key operational support and coordination in areas such as administration, secretariat support, organisational functions and events, and holistic business support.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional secretarial and administrative services and support to the CEO, Board of Directors and Executive Management Team.
• Provide operational support and coordination in areas such as administration, secretariat support, organisational functions and events, and holistic business support.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant with 3-5 years experience.
• Demonstrated experience in providing strong administrative and secretariat support at a senior/executive level, including the ability to take minutes.
• Highly developed written communication skills including the ability to write clearly and concisely, prepare written reports and manage the output of quality information.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times.
• Ability to multi-task, and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while meeting strict deadlines.
• An ability to work within a small but dynamic team, and autonomously as required.

Equity and Inclusion

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community.

Requirements

• Unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence.
• National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will provide evidence of entitlement (e.g., Australian passport or birth certificate).

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communicate sensitively and effectively with them.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• 2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown leave
• Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years’ service
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development

Please note: There is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay.

For further information about this position please call Connor Browne, People and Culture Officer on [phone].

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.