About Our Watch

Our Watch is a national leader of primary prevention of violence against women and their children. Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence, and our role is to stop violence before it starts. We work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise. Visit https://www.ourwatch.org.au/ for more information. 

About the role 

• Hybrid working arrangements available (minimum one day per week in Melbourne CBD office)  
• 0.8FTE (flexible work arrangements available) 
• Fixed term to June 2027 (with potential for renewal) 
• $96,691 – $99,497 (pro-rated) + 12% super + 17.5% annual leave loading + 5 additional days health/wellbeing leave 

There are two Executive Assistant and Directorate Coordinator positions available supporting the following teams:

• Government Relations Policy & Evidence
• Prevention in Action

The roles provide high-level executive support to either the Government Relations Policy & Evidence or our Prevention in Action Director. You’ll play a key role in enabling the Director and leadership team to operate effectively, ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the directorate.

As part of the Our Watch Executive Assistant team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to provide coordinated support across the organisation. This includes participating in a rostered, in-person office presence in Melbourne and stepping in to support the broader EA team as needed, including providing leave coverage.

You will be responsible for planning, prioritising and managing a broad range of administrative and operational tasks, helping to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and support the delivery of key directorate projects.

About you

You are a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, confidently managing competing priorities and complex diaries. You bring strong attention to detail, ensuring action items, deadlines, and documentation are accurately tracked and maintained. 

A collaborative team player, you support senior leaders with meetings, travel, and day-to-day coordination, while working flexibly across teams when needed. You’re reliable, adaptable, and take pride in delivering seamless, high-quality support that enables leaders to perform at their best. 

Experience in Asana, Board Effect, and a not-for-profit and/or government environment is preferable.  

Why work for us

Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work. Our Watch is recognised by the Australian HR Awards for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program, received an Excellence Award as an Employer of Choice in the Not-for-Profit Sector, and is recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. Visit https://www.ourwatch.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/ for more information.

A few of our unique award-winning benefits include:

• Commitment to work life balance, including flexible hours/ways of working 
• Additional 5 additional personal leave days per year 
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents 
• Innovative leave policies, such as floating public holiday leave, cultural leave, etc. 
• Cultural remuneration package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff 
• $1500 individual Learning & Development budget per year 

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by 5:00pm on the closing date, however applications will be assessed as received.

Apply with your current resume and cover letter.

Position Descriptions are linked below or can be downloaded from the attachments:

Executive Assistant and Directorate Coordinator - Government Relations Policy & Evidence Position Description

Executive Assistant and Directorate Coordinator - Prevention in Action Position Description

Our Watch is committed to diversity, we value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are passionate about providing a barrier-free recruitment process; if you require modifications during the application process to meet your access needs, please contact us.