Executive administrator - maternity leave role

About us

CBM Australia is Australia’s only International Development organisation focussed on improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest countries. As a global leader in inclusive development, CBM partners with local organisations to build and promote an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential. It does this because it is a Christian organisation committed to ending the cycle of poverty and disability. It does this through field programs, inclusive development advisory, social justice advocacy and fundraising. CBM Australia is key member of the CBM Global network.

About the role

Reporting to the Business Manager this role provides high level administration and operational support to the Director, Inclusive Advisory Group management team and wider department. As this is a maternity leave role, it will be for a fixed period. The location of the role is around a hybrid model. This means working from home, as well as face to face on site interaction in our city office space located near Flinders Street/Richmond area for a few days per week.

For more details around the outcome requirements of the role, please have a look at the Position Description.

About you

The successful candidate will bring the following:

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision whilst able to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated, able to improve processes and generate ideas based on sound thinking, with a ‘can-do’, problem solving attitude and demonstrated initiative
• Ability to manage up and hold management team to account as required

• Discretion and confidentiality assured with sensitive and information

• Background in working with Kanban boards and experience in an Agile project management environment highly regarded
• Exceptional IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office. Experience with project management systems, IT systems administration, and cloud-based productivity tools will be highly regarded
• Proactive with the ability to identify issues and propose possible improvements processes and generate ideas
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to CBM’s mission, values, and sustainability

Apply

If you feel you meet all the criteria, please apply on our applicant portal by clicking Apply Now. You will need to upload a CV and cover letter with your application. Please note no applicants will be considered unless received through the portal. Applications will be considered when received.