ABOUT US

The South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability (SACID) works towards achieving a community in which people with intellectual disability are involved and accepted as equal participating members. We do this through consultation with stakeholders, advocating for an inclusive community, promoting the rights of people with intellectual disability and collaborating with like-minded organisations.

ABOUT THE POSITION

SACID have a full-time Executive Assistant position available. This will be a fixed term contract with an immediate start and the contact ending June 30 2024. Contract extension is dependent on funding availability.

You will be based at our office in Hilton, SA. SACID offer flexible working arrangements with the option of working from home on a negotiated day each week.

The Executive Assistant is primarily responsible for providing executive support to the management team, administration support to the Board and sub-committees and coordinating day to day administration activities and reception duties at SACID.

For further information about the role please see the attached Position Description.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL NEED:

• To hold the belief that all people are valued members of our community and you will assist people with intellectual disability to participate fully as members of our community.
• Relevant tertiary level qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with people with intellectual disability, their families and supporters, and representative bodies is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must hold relevant working with children check and police check or be willing to obtain prior to commencing employment.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this job please click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

If you have any questions about the role please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Executive Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs or phone 08 8352 4416 and ask to speak to Felicity Crowther or Laynie Dunne-Heynis.

A position description is attached.