• Not-for-profit organisation with salary packaging
• 12-month fixed-term position
• Hybrid work-from-home and flexible working environment

Support Governance. Drive Improvements. Keep Things Moving at Rise.

The need-to-know

Rise is looking for an experienced Executive Administrator to provide high-level support across our organisation, with a strong focus on Board and corporate governance administration, executive support, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep things organised, accurate and running smoothly. You'll work closely with the Leadership Group, coordinating key meetings, governance activities, reporting, and administrative systems that support the organisation's success.

This a fixed-term position for 12 months working Monday to Friday (76 hours per fortnight) based at our Helen’s Place Office (Middle Swan) with work-from-home flexibility.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting Board and governance activities
• Coordinating executive and leadership meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking
• Assisting with organisational projects, reporting and research
• Maintaining registers, databases and administrative systems
• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Coordinating document workflows and corporate administration activities
• Providing support across the Leadership Group as required 

The need-to-have

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following: 

• Qualifications in Business Administration (Certificate IV or higher) and/or experience in a similar executive administration role
• Ability to apply specialised knowledge, analytical thinking and independent judgement to identify opportunities for improvement, contribute to the development of effective administrative practices and systems and implement solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
• Experience preparing high-quality meeting minutes at an executive or Board level
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and SharePoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with records management systems and administrative processes 

Formalities (The serious stuff!)

Appointments to this position will be subject to a national police clearance. Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.

To apply, click the "Apply Now" button.

A cover letter is requested within your application for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your letter, please outline your experience in:

1. Providing administrative support for Board and governance activities.
2. Coordinating executive-level meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and action follow-up.
3. Identifying process improvements and implementing effective administrative systems and solutions.  

Why you should be part of Rise

For more than 40 years, Rise has been supporting over 5,000 people across our community, including young people at risk, those experiencing mental health challenges, people with disability, and older people.

When you join Rise, you’ll be welcomed into a culture that celebrates achievements and provides plentiful support. You can enjoy generous salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per year (plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment), HBF corporate health discounts, journey cover insurance, and access to our employee assistance program.

We’re proud of our genuine diversity, we want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including those living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Have more questions? Contact [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Administrator enquiry via EthicalJobs who will be happy to help!

Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don’t delay applying to avoid disappointment.  

We wish you GOOD LUCK.