Executive Assistant to the Interim CEO (12-Month Contract)

Provide high-level administrative, organisational and communication support to the Interim CEO. This pivotal role involves managing the CEO's office, liaising with senior stakeholders, preparing reports and presentations, and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.......

The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne is a large and dynamic organisation comprising of over 200 parishes located throughout metropolitan Melbourne and extending to include the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas.

The Role

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative, organisational and communication support to the Interim CEO. This pivotal role involves managing the CEO's office, liaising with senior stakeholders, preparing reports and presentations, and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

As the EA to the Interim CEO, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the CEO's schedule and liaising with internal and external parties, including managing hospitality for visitors.
• Acting as a central point of contact with the Diocesan Leadership Team and Diocesan Services.
• Creating, maintaining, and enhancing systems for data management, records, and CRM updates.
• Preparing and coordinating reports, presentations, and briefing materials for meetings and governance bodies.
• Providing Committee Secretary support, including agendas, meeting packs, and minutes for governance and leadership meetings.
• Administering the redress process as liaison between lawyers, claimants, and the independent professional standards organisation.
• Tracking key commitments and follow-ups arising from meetings and correspondence.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in a relevant executive assistant or operations role (preferably in the not-for-profit sector).
• Experience with establishing and maintaining information management systems.
• Experience managing projects and developing a project management ethos.
• Strong customer service skills with sound written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated professional discretion and integrity.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to respecting and supporting the values and mission of the Anglican Church whilst working within a faith-based organisation.

Key Selection Criteria

As part of your application, please include a brief response to the Key Selection Criteria outlined below in your cover letter:

• Describe how you would undertake this role in a way that respects and supports the values, mission and ethos of the Anglican Church.
• Describe your experience managing highly sensitive, confidential or legally privileged information, including your approach to discretion, confidentiality and professional integrity.

How To Apply

To apply please forward your cover letter and resume by clicking on the apply now.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, so apply today if this role sounds like a good fit for you!

Applicant checklist:

• You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
• A minimum of two references must be supplied.
• Pre-employment skills assessment/screening will occur for shortlisted candidates.

Please note: the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a national police check, working with children check and reference checks as part of the recruitment process.