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Executive Assistant to Chief Community Officer

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue’s vision is that all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. Our mission is to work with the community to improve mental health and prevent suicide. We aim to achieve this by:

  • Promoting mental health and wellbeing
  • Being a trusted source of information, advice and support
  • Working together to prevent suicide.

Beyond Blue’s values are Collaboration, Respect, Enthusiasm, Excellence, Innovation and Integrity.

the opportunity

The Executive Assistant aids the delivery of Beyond Blue’s Community Group by providing effective governance, administrative and operational support to the Chief Community Officer. The role will have a key focus on partnering with the Chief Community Officer to provide strategic support with all aspects of the Community Group and is a critical interface with significant internal and external stakeholders.

The role is accountable for ensuring that the Chief Community Officer is effectively briefed and prepared for all internal and external meetings, presentations and activities. This will involve working in collaboration with key staff on ensuring that effective briefings have been provided and that adequate time has been allocated for preparation. The role will include effective email, calendar, travel and accommodation management for the Chief Community Officer.

The role will be responsible for secretariat duties for the Community Leadership Team meetings and other Group meetings as advised by the Chief Community Officer. The role will work closely with Team Administrators in the Community Group to coordinate the Chief Community Officer’s involvement in Community Group activities.

The role will be an active participant of the Community Group leadership team, who understands the organisation, and how the Chief Community Officer’s work intersects across the organisation.

The role is a key link between the Chief Community Officer and direct reports to ensure that all group deliverables are met in line with the strategic business plan and has strong developed relationships with the wider EA network to ensure collaboration across the organisation.

Tertiary qualified the appointee will have a minimum of five years’ experience supporting a senior Manager, ideally at Executive level.

This is a terrific opportunity to work within an organisation that is in a growth phase and be part of shaping the future outcomes for the community.

Beyond Blue is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applicants are encouraged to view the Beyond Blue Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2020-2022.

To apply

Applications should include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses why you consider yourself a cultural addition to Beyond Blue and how your skills and experience would be attributed to the position. 

Please submit via the Apply Now link.

A position description is attached.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and a Working With Children Check where required.

NOTE: Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.

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