Your Future Workplace

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness, deep disadvantage and social exclusion. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day. Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.

Your New Role

Are you a natural multitasker with exceptional organisational skills? Do you thrive in a role where you can make a real difference by keeping things running seamlessly? Sacred Heart Mission (SHM) is looking for a full time Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our passionate organisation and support our CEO and Board of Governance.

Come and step into a role that’s so much more than administration—it’s centred around partnering with the CEO to help shape the future of Sacred Heart Mission as we embark on Strategy 2030. Your customer service expertise, knack for managing priorities, and passion for creating meaningful change will make all the difference.

Your Day-To-Day

• Being the CEO's trusted right hand! - Serving as the approachable link between the CEO's office and all stakeholders.
• Managing complex diary scheduling, meetings, travel arrangements, administrative systems and correspondence for the CEO.
• Providing high-level secretariat support for governance, including board agendas, minutes, and action follow-ups.
• Partnering with the Internal & CEO Communications Lead, executive team and other internal stakeholders to influence change communications and culture.
• Coordinating correspondence, prepare key documents and oversee the CEO’s operational budget to ensure timely and professional delivery of all commitments.

Essentials for Success

• Proven extensive experience as Executive Assistant to a CEO and Board.
• Advanced digital skills in MS Office applications and other online collaboration tools.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence and assertiveness to represent the CEO's office.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with attention to detail.
• Commitment to social justice and equity, valuing the strengths, resilience and courage of people with a lived experience of homelessness, deep disadvantage and social exclusion.

You Can Look Forward To

• Knowing your contribution has made a difference in people's lives. 
• Partnering with a values driven CEO who prioritises people and fosters an inclusive and safe culture to speak up.
• Professional and career development opportunities, including participation in organisation-wide initiatives like the Rainbow Collective and Culture Champions.
• A supportive work environment including Psychological First Aid and EAP.
• Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. 
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 p.a pre-tax.
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% leave loading, wellbeing leave, and gender affirmation leave.

Come and Work with Us

To join our team, simply scroll down and enter your details below with attached resume and cover letter.

For more information about the role, contact Deborah Stewart, P&C Business Partner on[email protected], with the subject line, Executive Assistant Enquiry.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

A position description is attached.

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.