Senior Executive and Business Support Officer

12 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AMES Australia Full time $100,790 - $111,000 per year

Office of the CEO | Little Collins Street (HQ) | Ongoing - Full-time

  • Fulltime Ongoing position based at our Little Collins Street office
  • Annual salary is $100,790-$111, % super
  • Other benefits include:
    • Regular performance feedback and performance review process
  • Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Flexible working arrangements/hybrid working will be considered
  • Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professional development, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcases
  • Flare Employee Discounts Program
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the role:

If successful, you will provide high-level executive assistance to the CEO and senior leadership team, while also delivering business support functions across governance, reporting, project coordination, and organisational administration. You will ensure effective executive operations, contribute to corporate priorities, and support the smooth delivery of business outcomes.

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in executive assistant and/or business support roles
  • Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder organisations and working with business systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high-level administrative support and senior executive assistance
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
  • Strong initiative, judgment, and problem-solving skills
  • High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting and editing of complex documents
  • Proven experience in supporting governance, business planning, and project coordination
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and corporate systems

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 5 PM on Wednesday 8 October 2025, however interviews and/or other selection processes will commence as suitable applications are received.

To apply for this position please submit:

  • Your current resume
  • Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above

About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values include: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights

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