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Form of workAre you looking for a career that really makes a difference?
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional executive support specialist to manage the requirements and anticipate the needs of our passionate and dynamic Chief Executive Officer.
If you don't tick every box, we still want to hear from you. We prioritise hiring on attitude and competency that we can support with mentoring.
About Us
We are a for purpose, progressive NFP, successfully unlocking potential and transforming lives through education for over 100 years. We are indeed proud of our continued growth and development, coupled with sustainable practices in the service and difference we make to the community.
Year on year we continue to grow by being agile, positive, and a hands-on team.
We are seeking equally passionate people who are aligned with our values, invested in their roles, and the success of others.
‘Why’ this role makes a difference
Our organisation is genuinely committed to our values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation, not just in our strategic plan, yet in our day-to-day business as usual deliverables to our company, people and students.
About the Role
Located at our Head Office in Elermore Vale, the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), is responsible for providing attentive, accurate and professional support to the CEO, always ensuring smooth running of the CEO office. The Executive Assistant is the principal contact point for CEO’s office for both internal and external stakeholders, including Ministerial and Parliamentary offices, senior government offices, member and partner organisations and members of the public.
This full-time role requires a mature attitude and strategic understanding of the organisational goals, as well as an instinctive understanding of what the CEO will need and when, and how to add value to their busy role.
Successful applicants should be able to confidently:
• Provide high level administrative support and coordination to the CEO in managing confidential and sensitive documentation with appropriate discretion.
• Support day-to-day diary management and coordination, including but not limited to internal and external meetings, accommodation, and travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Actively promote the philosophy of Atwea College and Alesco Secondary College.
• Represent the CEO and other SLT members professional, balanced and positive disposition by actively demonstrating the organisation’s Values, Tone and Pace to both internal and external stakeholders.
About You
• You already live by the values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation.
• Have minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience supporting C-Suite Executives.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain complete confidentiality in the workplace and exercise judgement and discretion.
• Proven time management skills.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Education and Training Environment desirable but not essential.
• Experience in a for purpose environment a plus.
Atwea College requires:
• Valid NSW Working With Children Check and current National Criminal Police Record Check prior to the commencement of employment.
• Child Protection Training and other ongoing legislative training as required, once employed.
• Drivers Licence.
About our PERKS!
At Atwea College we add value to the role and our people by providing:
• Competitive Remuneration.
• As a Not-for-Profit organisation, ability to salary package up to $15,899 tax free per FBT year.
• 4 Paid Perk Days in addition to 4 weeks Annual Leave.
• Collective close down period at year end.
• Flexible approach to work, potential for WFH hybrid.
• Confidential 10 Paid Family and Domestic Violence days if required.
• Company paid parental and adoption leave; top up parental leave for those eligible.
• Paid Employee Assistance Program.
Join a progressive NFP where you can make a difference.
If you are interested in all the amazing things we do at Atwea College, check out our website https://atwea.edu.au/
Atwea College’s value of Inclusion underpins our commitment to equal opportunity employment. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Applications will close on 27th March 2024, and all received applications will be promptly reviewed.
