ABOUT PWDA

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is a national disability rights organisation. Its membership is made up of people with disability and organisations primarily constituted by people with disability. PWDA was founded in 1981, the International Year of Disabled Persons, to provide people with disability with a voice of our own. PWDA has a cross disability focus – we represent the interests of people with all kinds of disability. PWDA is a non-profit, non-government organisation. We employ over 50 staff with 25% working in regional areas.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide executive level support and coordination for the CEO. They will have the ability to manage competing deadlines, think on their feet and anticipate requirements ahead of time. The EA will present professionally at all times, and have a keen eye for detail and exceptional organisational skills. Ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, energy and drive.

This is an integral role in delivering PWDA vision of a socially just, accessible and inclusive community, in which the human rights, belonging, contribution, potential and diversity of all people with disability are recognised, respected and celebrated with pride.

This role will be based in our Surry Hills Head Office, however with COVID-19 we are currently working from home. This is a part-time role of 28 hours per week (0.8FTE). It will be a maximum term contract role for 12 months, with a possibility of extension, dependent of funding. Award Classification is Level 5 under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award 2010. PWDA pays above Award, and the salary on offer is $84,797 per annum (pro rata $67,837 for 0.8FTE) plus salary packaging and superannuation.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Understanding and commitment to the rights and interests of people with disability
• Minimum 2 years proven administrative experience working at executive level
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to build relationships and liaise at all levels
• A high level of initiative and the ability to think quickly on your feet
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage time autonomously
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• High levels of confidentiality and integrity
• Work both autonomously and within a team environment with an enthusiastic approach
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desirable

• Personal or family experience of disability
• Previous experience in the community services sector

PWDA is a proud employer of people with disability, and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions. We are an EEO employer and we embrace the diversity of our people, such as diversity in disability, race, cultural background, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or intersex status.

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as received.

For more information about this role, please contact Maja Bulut at [email protected], on (02) 9370 3100 or 1800 422 015.