• Full time $98,417 to $116,390 p.a. plus 10.5% superannuation
• Ongoing role
• Based in Sydney (CBD), with flexibility to work from home

Are yoU

• highly organised and able to manage competing priorities given short deadlines?
• an excellent communicator who has exceptional interpersonal and writing skills?
• motivated to take on the challenge of supporting a CEO, Board Chair and Board of directors in a growing national organisation where people work in multiple locations?
• detail orientated and able to provide consistently high levels of support?
• looking to join a team of dedicated professionals passionate about improving education outcomes using evidence?

Be part of Australia’s new education research organisation

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is Australia’s national education evidence body. AERO is working towards excellent and equitable outcomes for all children and young people by generating and making high-quality evidence accessible, and enhancing the use of evidence in Australian education.

AERO is bringing together people who are passionate about evidence-informed policy and practice for schools and early childhood services. Our team is collegial, creative and committed to fulfilling AERO’s potential to make an impact. We value agile thinkers who can help shape AERO as a new, dynamic organisation, and team players who enjoy working across projects and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Many of our people have ongoing connections to research, policy and practice organisations, helping us to bridge the gap between evidence generation and translation.

For more information about AERO, please see https://edresearch.edu.au.

Provide high level support to the CEO and Board

The Executive Officer provides administrative, policy and strategic coordination services to support the CEO, Board Chair, Board of Directors, and Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations. The role contributes to the provision of secretariat services to the Board of Directors and the AERO Executive. We are looking for someone who has:

• exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and strong problem-solving skills
• demonstrated experience coordinating high-level meetings
• strong administrative skills and experience
• a high level of organisational skills and attention to detail, including a meticulous approach to logging and reporting on tasks
• proficiency with technology and equipment, databases and cloud based services including MS365 (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams).

Accountabilities

• Coordinate the flow of work through the office of the CEO.
• Prepare, coordinate and review correspondence, agendas, minutes, slides, speaking points, reports and briefing notes.
• Undertake basic research and analysis to inform advice and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to the CEO, including calendar and records management.
• Support coordination and scheduling of meetings and events including for the AERO Board and related bodies.  
• Design, monitor and implement strategies to continuously improve processes that support the delivery of quality outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with Board members, key stakeholders and other important contacts.
• Provide professional and helpful service to all visitors and correspondents, including responding to requests for information or assistance and tracking their resolution, to ensure a good end-to-end service.
• Manage the AERO information inbox.
• Manage the AERO workspace in Sydney, including tracking of membership, equipment and technology, and receiving and distributing correspondence.
• Where relevant, lead the performance and professional development of staff, building a highly productive and collaborative team.

How to apply

If you reside in Australia and are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia, and believe you meet the requirements of the roles, we'd love to hear from you. Please click "Apply Now" and attach the following by the closing date:

• a resume
• a cover letter
• a response to the following question: ‘Give an example of your skills effectively managing relationships with senior stakeholders, either internal or external to your organisation’.

Your application will not be considered without these three items.

We will shortlist candidates as suitable applications are received, and may progress the recruitment process prior to this date. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. AERO particularly welcomes applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

For more information email [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Officer to the CEO enquiry via EthicalJobs.