Lead, Board Committees And Administration

About the role:Located within the CEO Office, the position of Lead, Board Committees and Administration will report to the Chief of Staff and be responsible for providing administrative and strategic support for Board Committees and other Board-related events.
You'll act as a conduit and must be able to provide a high level of confidentiality; maintain relationships with stakeholders; and represent VicHealth in a professional manner at all times.
Board-related meetings are primarily held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays so the successful candidate will be required to work these days and be in the office when Board meetings are held. Meetings are held during business hours, however, the candidate will be required to be flexible with these hours according to business requirements.
Key responsibilities:
* Providing administrative and strategic support including drafting and distributing agendas, taking minutes, preparing correspondence, coordinating calendars and supporting day-to-day communication with Board Committees
* Providing administrative support to Board Members and Board Committee Members for VicHealth events, as directed
* Liaising with the Lead, Board and CEO Support to provide strategic advice and coordination support to the Executive Team
* Supporting events and activities in the CEO Office, including through administrative support and project management.
About you:We're looking for someone who demonstrates previous experience in an administration role, and who can demonstrate excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills in a fast-paced and complex environment. You will have worked with senior executives and with Board & Board Committee members.
Agility, initiative, and a proactive working style will set you up for success in this integral position.
Additional qualifications and experience:
* Relevant qualifications in a relevant field/discipline are preferable
* Demonstrable experience working as an Executive Assistant in an Executive or Chief Executive Office
* Experience working closely with Boards and Board Members is highly desirable
* Experience working within the health, community, or government sectors is desirable
* Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, organisation and negotiation skills
* High competency with Microsoft Office.
VicHealth is committed to ensuring appointments represent the range of lived experience in the Victorian community. Women, indigenous people, people with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Closing Date: Thursday 7 March 2024Unit: CEO OfficeTenure: Part-time (0.6 FTE), ongoingClassification: VicHealth Grade DRemuneration: $93,176-115,917 per annum, pro rata (plus superannuation and other benefits) How to apply: Applications must include a cover letter and a current resume. 
The cover letter must include why the applicant feels they are suitable for the position, and also address the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
Please refer to the position description to view the associated qualifications and experience associated with the position.
The successful applicant may be required to undertake a Police Check and Working with Children check and will be required to provide proof of full Covid vaccination.
For further information about the role, please contact Brea Pape, People & Culture on (03) 9667 1341.
VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.