• Exciting full time, fixed term until 28th April 2023, Executive Assistant opportunity based in Fairfield
• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging and leave loading
• Supportive work environment, strong team culture and access to ongoing development and training opportunities

About the role

Do you have a strong administration background, well-honed organisation skills and are always willing to go the extra mile to support your team? This could be the perfect opportunity for you to take the next step in your career!

Under the direction of the Executive Assistant CEO and Manager of Administrative Services, you will be working in close collaboration with the executive team and primarily focussing on the provision of effective, value adding services to support the delivery of key strategic and operational outcomes. Key to success in this role will be your ability to effectively prioritise work outputs and manage the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders throughout.

If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoy variety in your role and a level of autonomy in day-to-day service delivery decisions, we'd love to hear from you.

Employee benefits

• Access to ongoing training, professional development and regular supervision
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing or dining out.
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take a holiday

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum of 3 years' executive assistance or team administration experience or equivalent demonstration of skills
• Solid administration skills and experience in the provision of administrative/secretarial support in a matrix management environment
• Exceptional secretarial and computer skills (ie. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to communicate and establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work effectively within set timeframes
• Prior experience working within the sector or with a community based organisation is desirable
• Right to Work within Australia
• Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check - Employee and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• COVID booster vaccination certificate or valid medical exemption 

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Courtney Keogh on 03 8486 4257.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

We encourage early applications as successful applicants may be contacted prior to closing date.

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles are covered by directives that require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.