• Work with one of the country's most influential public policy think-tanks
• Deliver high level administration support to the Executive Director
• Full time permanent role based in Canberra

The Organisation

The Australia Institute is an independent public policy think tank that conducts high impact research and advocates for progressive policies across a range of social, economic, and environmental issues. For thirty years, The Australia Institute has been publishing independent evidence-based research, combined with impactful advocacy, that shapes the public policy debate and drives positive change for a better Australia.

Benefits and Culture

• Supportive, inclusive work environment that values creativity, innovation & collaboration
• Work in new modern offices, close to bus routes
• Genuine commitment to professional development, training and learning
• Generous paid parental leave provisions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging and cultural leave available

The Role

Working closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team, you will provide high level administration support to enable the Institute’s impactful research and advocacy goals to be achieved. You will work collaboratively across the organisation and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate local and international travel, and undertake complex diary management
• Be the primary point of contact for the Executive Director, ensuring efficient communication internally and externally
• Support the COO with board meetings, liaise with board members and ensure enquiries are responded to timely and effectively
• Provide the Executive Director with logistical support for events, presentations, and speaking engagements
• Monitor workflows and manage competing priorities, and oversee the content and flow of information to senior members of staff

Skills Required

You’re a dynamic and professional executive assistant with high level communication skills and a flair for multi-tasking. You will have significant administration skills and experience, including the below:-

• Outstanding organisation, prioritising and decision-making skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, diplomacy and judgement
• Skilled in MS Office Suite and familiar with CRM’s
• Ability and initiative to work effectively under pressure in an agile environment
• Previous expertise and experience in supporting senior executives

If you’re motivated to utilise your EA and senior administration experience and represent The Australia Institute, please submit your resume and cover letter responding to the skills required above or call Debbie Jardine on (02) 8243 0570.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.