• Work amongst a supportive team as part of a nationally recognised, values driven NFP organisation
• Hybrid working arrangements available to support your work / life balance
• $90k annual salary + 11.5% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading + generous salary packaging options which can increase take-home pay

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!

This position provides effective executive support to a senior executive (in the first instance the Director of Lived and Living Experience) and the Lived and Living Experience Authority (LLEA). The role will work in close collaboration with the Executive team and will interface with both internal and external stakeholders.

This role will focus on the provision of value adding support services to support the delivery of key strategic and operational outcomes. The role will operate within an environment of tight timelines and will involve a variety of work activities and a level of autonomy in day-to-day service delivery decisions. Key to success will be the ability to effectively priorities work outputs and manage the expectations of diverse stakeholders.

Employee benefits

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• 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
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum of 3 years' executive assistance or equivalent demonstration of skills
• Understanding of Not-for-profit governance, ideally with initial experience providing supports to a Board
• 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

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 Caitlyn Cook at [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Assistant & LLEA Secretary enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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

Please note: Applications without cover letter will not be considered.

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.