Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 16th Apr 2024
- Melbourne > Springvale
At SMLS we know the incredible value of working for and understanding the role of an organisation whose purpose is to pursue and promote social justice for the community. Supporting the Executive Director, leadership team and Board you will be part of a high paced, eclectic and focused workspace. If you have recently graduated from business administration or related field (or equivalent experience), consider this as the opportunity to build on skills or, to diversify the environment that you have worked in.
Established in 1973, South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS) is a community legal centre that provides free legal assistance to people in Southeast Melbourne. SMLS provides legal information, advice and case work including representation for people experiencing disadvantage on a range of legal matters, such as family law and family violence, employment law, debt and fines, civil litigation, wills, power of attorney, and tenancy.
SMLS aims to empower and support members of the community to understand and make use of the law and the legal system to protect their rights and to increase their awareness of their legal responsibilities. SMLS is a strong advocate of and committed to the use of integrated service models to address multifaceted challenges facing our community members.
SMLS is committed to advocacy and social change. SMLS is a leader in the provision of community and clinical legal education; advocacy through policy submissions and lobbying; outreach services; and targeted referral programs.
A fair and inclusive community where people can access the resources, networks and support they need to resolve legal issues and overcome barriers to social, cultural and economic inclusion and participation
To help resolve people’s legal and interconnected issues and ensure that laws and legal processes are fair.
Our core values are Respect, Community, Excellence and Courage.
The Executive Assistant acts as a critical enabling role for SMLS by providing effective administrative and executive support for the Executive Director, Leadership team and Board of Directors.
The Executive Assistant role is responsible for providing coordination support to the Leadership team and Executive Director on a day-to-day basis. They are also responsible for managing all Board related activities including minute taking, coordination of Board activities and record keeping on all Board related matters.
They will ensure all leadership and management activities are planned, organised and executed in line with our strategic and operational plans. They will organise meetings, both internal and with external stakeholders, including coordinating development and collation of relevant materials; manage events such as Annual General Meetings; attend all Board meetings and take accurate, detailed minutes; and provide operational support across the organisation.
Essential
Desirable
For more information, please see the Position Description (attached). Any further enquiries can be directed to [email protected], using the subject line: Executive Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.