Careers at BSL

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant with relevant experience who wants to join our team on a permanent full time basis, working 38 hours per week based in Fitzroy.

THE ROLE

The Executive Assistant role exists to add value to the work of the senior leaders at BSL by providing a high level of effective, dedicated executive administrative support to the Director of Finance and Director of People, Culture and Engagement.

• Prioritise, redirect, respond to, and organise incoming emails for roles supported
• Provide high standard of diary management, with forward planning, prioritising and organising meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare, review and collect meeting documents for Directors as required to ensure that the Directors are properly prepared for meetings/commitments and have all relevant documentation
• Manage the Directors email correspondence to ensure business requirements are met at all times. Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Directors, as required
• Undertake confidential administrative support services, such as maintaining registers and routine databases, maintaining distribution lists and other correspondence

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Demonstrated experience in providing a range of confidential administrative support services
• Proven ability to work with a high degree of independence, and as a team member, to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills through interpreting emails, presentations, reports and coming up with recommendations for action.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage a high and varied workload, organise priorities and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Relevant qualification in administration, or a similar discipline, is desirable

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Sandali Gamage Don on sandali.gamagedon@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close: Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 11.55 pm

We are an EEO employer and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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