Executive Assistant to the CEO
Job No:
VIN2545
Location:
Lewisham
- Autonomous Role Managing CEO’s Office
- Solid Executive Assistant Experience a Must (Corporate/Professional Services Background)
- Hybrid Way of Working – Work/Life Flexibility Options
- Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Tax Free Benefits!
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose mission it is to shape a more just and compassionate society – we truly care about what we do and the difference we make to people’s lives.
We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. This is testament to our continued commitment to further engaging and retaining our staff who are recognised for their achievements and are offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.
Your New Role
Superb opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join the Office of the CEO in our thriving and evolving purpose led organisation. Reporting to our engaging CEO you will provide key administrative assistance and also oversee the Board of Directors. This autonomous role requires related high level Executive Assistant experience attained within a large corporation or professional services environment (Legal EAs from mid/top tier law firms are strongly encouraged to apply).
Your responsibilities include the following but are not limited to:
- Support the successful implementation of the Strategic Plan for the Society
- Provide executive support to the CEO and the Board Chair, including diary management, email management, travel, document management etc.
- Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and ensure appropriate responses are provided - clear and comprehensive details are taken and delivered
- Effectively coordinate and follow-through of the activities and commitments of the CEO including the production of an annual calendar of key dates.
- Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to a team of Executive Assistants
- Contribute to implementation of effective risk management procedures to ensure compliance with legal, employment and governance requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Demonstrated experience in diary management, email management, travel, document management etc.
- Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and ensure appropriate responses are provided - clear and comprehensive details are taken and delivered
- Effectively coordinate and follow-through of the activities and commitments of the CEO including the production of an annual calendar of key dates.
- Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to a team of Executive Assistants.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and keep information confidential
If this sounds like you, please apply now by submitting your application with a resume which addresses the key requirements of the Position Description. Information on how to apply.
The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check, Working with Children check.
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.