• Full-Time Sydney

About us

Professionals Australia is a contemporary and innovative union, representing the industrial and professional interests of a range of professions including engineers, scientists, pharmacists, managers, IT professionals, translators and interpreters, and architects. 

We are committed to growing our membership and building strength by working with members in their workplaces, across industries and within their professions. 

We strive to make a positive difference to our members’ lives by providing them with a strong voice and advocating for greater respect, recognition and reward of professional workers and the critical services they deliver.  

About the job

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our NSW team. You will be an integral part of a small, dedicated team of energetic and driven professionals at our offices in the heart of Sydney.  

In this role, you will assist the Executive Assistant in administration, membership processing and organisational tasks to ensure that the NSW office runs effectively and efficiently.  

You will also be required to provide support to our elected committees and other workplace leaders across the diverse industries we represent including, local government, water, energy and transport.  

About you

To be successful in the role, you must possess the following essential attributes:

• Excellent organisation and administration skills
• High degree of computer literacy skills (MYOB, Word, Excel, CRM, web updates etc)
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships with colleagues and our diverse membership.
• Strong written communication skills    
• Effective planning skills to balance competing demands. 
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team. 

Experience in an administrative role within a membership-based organisation or advertising/marketing agency would be well regarded.

Conditions of Employment 

An attractive salary package including flexible work conditions will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on skills and experience.

The union is an equal opportunity employer. 

If you have any questions about this position please call NSW Director, Gordon Brock on 0413 746 431.

A position description is attached.