Executive Assistant

Westside Housing is an innovative, independent, values based not-for-profit housing organisation providing affordable rental housing for vulnerable and disadvantaged people.Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Assistant ensures the provision of a high-level administrative and governance service to the CEO and Board and is a key support role with grant applications, corporate strategy, coordinating policies & procedures and compliance reporting. Based at West Hindmarsh, the position is permanent with scope for either full-time or part-time (4 days) Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Executive support for the CEO including diary management, governance, and Board functionsCo-ordinate, prepare papers and take meeting minutes of Board meetings (10 per year) and four sub-committees (10 per year)Produce complex documents, reports, professional brochures and corporate publicationsSome Event management, marketing and public relations activities including assisting with the websiteIn partnership with the CEO and key staff, coordinate the annual compliance submissionCo-ordinate the continued registration with a quality assurance framework and document storage in SharepointAssist with grant applications, corporate strategy, coordinating policies & procedures and compliance reporting To be successful in this role you will have:Proven Executive Assistant experience at Board level and a strong understanding of corporate governance and quality assuranceKnowledge and expertise to produce professional board papers (manually) and minutesProficiency in the MS office suite and Sharepoint (or similar)Highly developed verbal and written communication skillsExceptional organisational skills and impeccable attention to detailConfident, professional approach, demonstrating kindness and empathy in interacting with diverse groups of people An understanding of the community housing regulatory framework would be an advantage. This is an exciting time to join the friendly, inclusive small team at Westside Housing in this rewarding permanent position. Consideration for the position to be undertaken on a part time basis, providing you are available to commit to some early morning or late (6.30pm finish) meetings. Typically held on a Tuesday. To apply, please submit your resume and brief cover letter (via the link online application) Available immediately, applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. Confidential enquiries may be directed to Michelle Forbes at McArthur on 08 8100 7000