Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 6 – $110,102pa to $114,983pa – dependent on experience – full time & ongoing
Executive Assistant to the CEO
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level, confidential support to the Chief Executive Officer. This is a critical role at the centre of the organisation, supporting strong governance, disciplined execution, and effective executive decision-making.
About the Role
Working in close partnership with a highly respected and high-performing CEO and reporting to the Head of the Office of the CEO, you will play a critical role in ensuring the Office operates with precision, clarity, and impact. This is a senior support role within a purpose-driven organisation, offering meaningful responsibility, exposure to complex executive matters, and the opportunity to influence outcomes across the business.
Approachable, astute, and proactive, you will manage a complex and dynamic calendar, travel, correspondence, and competing priorities with sound judgement, discretion and composure. You will anticipate needs, protect the CEO’s time, and drive follow-through, closing loops relentlessly so nothing is missed.
The role involves extensive engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Executives, Ministerial offices, government bodies, community representatives, funding partners and philanthropists. Professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability are essential.
You will work closely with the Head of the Office of the CEO and the Executive Support Officer providing mutual support to ensure the Office of the CEO functions seamlessly and at a consistently high standard.
About you
You are highly organised, detail-driven, and calm under pressure. You understand executive environments and know when to step in, when to follow up, and when to escalate. You bring exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong judgement, and a genuine commitment to supporting senior leadership in a values-led organisation.
Proven experience supporting a CEO or senior executive in a complex environment is essential. Experience working with community-based organisations, government, or boards will be highly regarded.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website ‘Join our Team’ page. Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hrinfo@djirra.org.au if you would like further information.
To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.
Requirements
Essential
- A Victorian Employees Working with Children’s Check card or willing to obtain one
- Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra’s expense
- Driver’s License
Desirable
- Relevant tertiary qualification in business administration (or demonstrated equivalent qualification)
Benefits
- Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
- Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
- Collaborative and inclusive team
- Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
- Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
- Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
