Executive and Portfolio Assistant

Executive and Portfolio Assistant

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Executive and Portfolio Assistant to join our dedicated team.

Location: Fitzory

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38 hours per week

Salary: $90, $97,875.15 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation.

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The Executive and Portfolio Assistant role provides high-level administrative, coordination and cultural support to the Director, First Nations Strategy and Outcomes and the broader First Nations Strategy and Outcomes team.

• Prioritise, redirect, and respond to incoming correspondence, and manage the Director's diary effectively.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, purchase orders, invoices, purchase/maintain stationery and reconcile credit card statements.
• Provide confidential administrative support services, including maintaining registers, databases, distribution lists, and correspondence.
• Organise meetings and events across the portfolio, including booking venues, liaising with suppliers, preparing agendas, distributing papers, scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and coordinating site tours or presentations.
• Assist with the administration and reporting of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Demonstrated experience in providing a range of confidential administrative support services to senior leaders.
• Proven ability to work with a high degree of independence, initiative and accountability, as well as collaboratively as a team.
• Experience working with First Nations Communities; understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols and culture; knowledge of the issues and barriers facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated, proactive approach to anticipating requirements, taking initiative and providing effective solutions.

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation's success, we'd love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Will Broughton at   for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Monday, 29 September 2025 at 11.55pm

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm.Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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