• 2 positions available

• 1x Full time permanent
• 1x Full time, Fixed term (12 months)

• SCHCADS Level 5 plus super and salary packaging
• La Trobe St, Melbourne location

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing high level assistance to General Managers and Directors across the Client Services and Research, Advocacy and System Impact service areas.

About you

• Relevant qualifications for the role and/ or demonstrated experience supporting a senior leader
• Experience in a not-for-profit environment would be advantageous
• A high degree of professionalism, judgement and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task, balance priorities, work to tight deadlines
• High-level written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate and liaise effectively and sensitively with all internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge and experience in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Powerpoint in particular), Outlook and TEAMS
• An ability to support productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently and with people at all levels
• A current Police Record Check
• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or state equivalent
• Proof of the right to work in Australia
• A satisfactory National Police Check
• A satisfactory International Police Check (if you have resided outside of Australia within the last 5 years)
• A current Employee Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) or state equivalent

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid study leave
• Paid parental leave
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
• Additional purchased annual leave
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
• Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

To find out more about the role and to review the position description please see the attachment.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

In line with various State Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Culture Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.