
Executive Assistant
2 weeks ago
About the role
- _Opportunity to work at the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse (National Centre) a national purpose-driven organisation which is a symbol of hope and an essential vehicle for action for many victims and survivors of child sexual abuse._
- _Join at an exciting period of growth, as the National Centre expands its team._
- _An opportunity to enable impactful leadership and strengthen the internal workings of a national organisation dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and supporting survivors._
- _Full time (1.0) fixed-term position until October 2026 - with flexible working arrangements available (eg. part-time)._
- _A national remote role, available in every major Australian city (with no preference for any location)._
- _$85,000 - $105,000 (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation._
- Note:_ this advertisement refers to child sexual abuse and may bring up strong feelings. Please take care of yourself and seek support if you need. Support services can be found on our _website_._
Role summary
The Executive Assistant provides high-level executive and operational support to the CEO; ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of day-to-day operations. This role is pivotal in managing communication, workflow, and competing priorities, enabling the CEO to focus on strategic leadership and external engagement.
The Executive Assistant is responsible for developing and maintaining systems that support efficient briefing processes and informed decision-making. With a focus on strong written correspondence, logístical coordination, discretion, and proactive problem-solving, this role supports internal collaboration and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
By enabling strong executive support and coordinated organisational operations, this role directly contributes to the National Centre’s mission to prevent child sexual abuse and improve support systems and recovery pathways for victims and survivors.
- At the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse, we are committed to elevating the wisdom and expertise of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. Values of safety, inclusion and trauma-responsiveness guide our interactions, including in our recruitment process. The National Centre team commit to authentic and meaningful engagement with people with Lived Experience - ensuring their voices are heard, valued, and embedded in our work._
Who you are (selection criteria)
- You have proven experience in executive support or high-level administrative roles, providing direct assistance to senior leaders in fast-paced and complex environments.
- You bring strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail, discretion and sound judgment.
- You are skilled in calendar management, with the ability to coordinate schedules and ensure adequate preparation and follow-up for meetings and engagements.
- You have a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, professionally presented written correspondence, reports and presentations that meet executive standards and support strategic communication.
- You are confident in developing and implementing systems that support effective workflow, briefings and executive decision-making processes.
- You are experienced in handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, integrity and a clear understanding of ethical responsibilities.
- You understand the importance of strategic planning and organisational coordination, and how strong executive support contributes to effective leadership and organisational impact.
- You are aligned with the National Centre’s mission to disrupt child sexual abuse and bring about systemic change.
- You demonstrate a trauma-informed, ethical and survivor engaged approach to your work, and understand the critical importance of working in partnership with people with Lived Experience; ensuring their voices are heard, respected and meaningfully embedded in all that you do.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-level executive assistance to the CEO with professionalism and discretion, including managing correspondence, reports, approvals, workflows and confidential communications.
- Manage the CEO’s dynamic calendar, balancing internal and external commitments and ensuring adequate preparation and follow-up time for each engagement.
- Support effective communication and engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including scheduling meetings, preparing briefings and managing follow-up actions.
- Develop and implement a workflow business system for managing briefings to support an effective organisational authorising environment and CEO decision-making.
Please see the Executive Assistant position description for more.
What we offer
- Join a team of dedicated and compassionate professionals who are deeply committed to creating meaningful change and fostering a positive, purpose-driven workp
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