Executive Advisor

Executive Advisor – Digital Services

• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid working strongly supported. (Work from Home)
• Fast moving area of our organisation, very exciting times ahead
• Access to salary sacrifice and other company benefits

The opportunity

The Executive Advisor plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive high-level support to the Chief Digital Officer. This multifaceted role includes assisting in managing senior-level engagement, overseeing key stakeholder relationships, shepherding and developing Board and Executive correspondence and ensuring the effective governance of transformational and Business as Usual functions.  This role will combine roughly equal parts as the doer of the work, and as the person who assists the Chief Digital Officer in ensuring that the work is done.

Silverchain is investing heavily in modernising its digital platforms, creating an exciting and growing space.  If you have experience in supporting governance, engagement and getting things done, we would like to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

The major accountabilities of this position are:

• Provision of high-quality executive level administration support, including complex diary management.
• Develop, research and present strategic recommendations to the Executive Director on critical issues impacting the department, such as operational efficiency, and risk management.
• Develop, coordinate and delivery of projects on behalf of the Executive Director.
• Coordination of projects and actions, ensuring responses, proposals and correspondence meet deadlines.
• Research and prepare quality briefing papers, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Foster and maintain relationships with a range of key stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation.
• Provide executive support for a range of administrative committees and project teams, including the preparation of high-quality briefings and timely agendas, minutes, and meeting papers.
• Prepare correspondence on behalf of the Executive Director.
• Proactive management to ensure the Executive Director is well-prepared and that key accountabilities are met.
• Implement, monitor, and report on strategic, operational and project plans to allow informed decision making and support achievements of the organisational objectives.
• Coordinate team and external events and programs of work including the booking of venues, meetings, and travel requirements.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and obtained the following qualifications:

• Experience in supporting Executives across a complex and dynamic organisation.
• Exemplary organisational and time management skills including adaptability to shift tasks on a moment’s notice.
• Experience researching and presenting recommendations to senior management team.
• Previous Project management/Project support leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and project management skills.
• An ability to work autonomously when required, demonstrating judgement, initiative, professionalism and discretion.
• A team-player who develops rapport and builds relationships easily.
• An ability to anticipate the needs of others and respond in a positive and proactive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and trouble-shooting skills.
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications or similar level of experience to demonstrate acumen in – business administration or other relevant discipline.
• Advanced level of IT literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + super + the ability to salary package up to $18,550
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support
• 4 weeks annual leave with an option to purchase an extra 2 weeks per year.
• Leave Loading, get paid more when you are on annual leave.
• Exclusive health insurance discounts
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks.
• Subsidised gym membership with participating gym partners

How to apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’.

Based on Silverchain Group Policy and State Government Directions, you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster requirements, or evidence of a medical exemption, to be considered for employment with Silverchain.

At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

About Silverchain Group

For nearly 130 years, Silverchain has been a leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and across Australia.

Join our team of more than 4,500 staff, caring for more than 115,000 clients across Australia. We’ll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals. 

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.

Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.