Address- Based in picturesque Wonnarua Country, in the Hunter region.
- Flexible working arrangements available, including a nine-day fortnight.
About Us:
Established nearly two decades ago, the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Inc. (NSWICC) was Australia’s first peak representative body for Indigenous business. We are an independent, non-government funded and self-sustained, Indigenous-led organisation, representing 500+ majority-owned, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander enterprises. The NSWICC has established a ‘One Stop Shop’ model and suite of services, where Indigenous business owners, government and industry come together to build, develop and grow the Indigenous business sector.
The Opportunity:
As a central member of our team, this role will contribute through the provision of high quality, administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team. The role will have a specific responsibility to provide confidential executive assistance and manage the administrative functions associated with the office of the CEO and provide administrative assistance to the Executive Manager of Corporate Services in areas of finance, risk, governance, human resources, and advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide confidential executive assistance and manage the administrative functions associated with the office of the CEO.
- Manage executive emails and diaries, through the provision of high quality, confidential support.
- Prepare high level papers and/or briefs for executive usage in relevant meetings, boards, and committees.
- Liaise on behalf of the CEO with the Executive Manager Operations, and Executive Manager Corporate Services, and other staff within the organisation as well as other public and private sector organisations.
- Screen telephone calls and written correspondence, redirecting enquiries to the relevant staff within the organisation where appropriate.
- Conduct processing of incoming payments, invoices and support the CEO and Executive Manager, Corporate Services, with organisational as well as project budgets and costings.
- Assist the CEO and Executive Manager, Corporate Services on matters related to human resources, governance, risk, and advocacy.
About You:
An admin superstar with an interest in the development of a prosperous and sustainable Indigenous business sector.
To be considered you will need:
- Cert IV in Business Administration or equivalent, and/or relevant demonstrated experience in providing executive level administrative support.
- Demonstrated range of secretarial skills with effective minute-taking, word processing, spread sheet, and electronic communication, incl. Microsoft Office skills and experience.
- Demonstrated high-level of verbal and written communication, and advanced organisation and planning capabilities.
- Ability to maintain a high-level of confidentiality at all times.
- Proven ability to work autonomously, maintain high workloads, meet deadlines, and establish priorities, as well as high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated basic financial understanding and experience with accounts payable, processing of invoices etc. Experience with Xero will be highly regarded.
- An ability to interact effectively as part of a small team, and ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
- Strong work ethic, ability to prioritise projects and a willingness to work outside business hours, including weekends, when required.
- Cultural competence and experience within Indigenous settings and stakeholder groups.
Join Our Team:
For more information about the role, please contact our recruitment panel, by email: *********@nswicc.com.au
To apply, please provide a current resume and a cover letter describing what attracted you to this role and what makes you a strong candidate, either directly through this advertisement or by email: *********@nswicc.com.au
The NSWICC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people with caring responsibilities, mature age workers, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and LGBTIQA+ people.
Please note that applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.
The NSWICC acknowledges the Traditional People of the lands we visit and recognise their continuing connection to the land and water, to the dreaming and all living things. We pay our respects to Ancestors, and the Elders, past, present and future, whose strength and guidance continually nurture us. We pay tribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership within our communities, within business, and amongst our youth.
