Odyssey House NSW’s mission is to build safe and healthy communities by reducing the impact of substance use on individuals, families, carers and communities. This is an office based role which provides an opportunity to make a real difference.

• An exciting challenging role supporting the CEO with your strong administrative and organisational skills.
• In a day you may take minutes at an executive meeting, book flights, answer calls, maintain the office and kitchen, and provide administrative support on exciting initiatives.
• In this role you will enjoy being part of a large and complex organisation while working in its small friendly office, close to Redfern station.
• Permanent full-time with Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging options.
• This role will suit someone who loves a mental challenge, is down to earth and friendly.
• Odyssey acknowledges the value of a diverse workforce and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Provide secretarial and administrative support at an Executive level to the CEO and Executive team.
• Provide administrative support to Board members as required and work with the Company Secretary to ensure all Board documentation is prepared and distributed.
• Perform Office Management duties for the head office in Redfern and oversee general maintenance of the office.

ABOUT US:

Bring your skills, compassion and care to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Join our team at Odyssey House NSW and help us reconnect lives, families, communities and cultures.

Be part of the diverse and inclusive culture we’re building in which our clients, staff and broader community feel safe, respected and valued.

Take your opportunity to thrive at a leading not-for-profit where we trust in your limitless potential.

Odyssey House NSW’s trauma-informed services set us apart as a leader in the support service space for alcohol and other drugs dependency. Our teams help clients to meet their goals and address underlying trauma and mental health issues, while also developing new skills to improve all aspects of their lives.

We provide a diverse range of services to individuals, families and community education. Our services include withdrawal services; one-on-one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors; group therapy; residential rehabilitation; and free education at Odyssey College.

Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

Find us at our head office in Redfern and at our network of residential rehabilitation and community sites which span across Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains.

If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the selection criteria and believe you are a great fit for our organisation, apply using the link.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Certificate in administration will be highly regarded.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills including PowerPoint is essential
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Office Administration
• Strong secretarial/administrative experience, ideally to support Executive level
• Skills and knowledge:
  • Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, verbal and face to face
  • Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, vary communication styles depending upon the audience
  • Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and when communicating with others, both internally and externally
  • Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members
  • Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner
• Current successful National Police check
• Working with Children Check
• Have evidence of double vaccination against COVID-19

To request a copy of the position description, please email Leo Clayton, Manager Executive Support Unit at [email protected], using the subject line: Personal Assistant to the CEO enquiry via EthicalJobs.