Executive Assistant and Directorate Coordinator

About Our Watch

Our Watch is a national leader of primary prevention of violence against women and their children. Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence, and our role is to stop violence before it starts. We work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise. Visit https://www.ourwatch.org.au/ for more information.

About the role

• Hybrid working arrangements available (minimum one day per week in Melbourne CBD office)
• 0.6FTE (flexible work arrangements available)
• Fixed term to June 2027 (with potential for renewal)
• $96,691 – $99,497 (pro-rated) + 12% super + 17.5% annual leave loading + 5 additional days health/wellbeing leave

Working within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy Directorate, the Executive Assistant and Directorate Coordinator works as part of the EA team to provide high level executive support to the Director. This includes planning, prioritising and coordinating calendars, meetings, travel bookings, credit card reconciliation, document filing, and other administrative tasks.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EA with strong initiative, planning, problem-solving, time management and administrative skills. You will have excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in Asana, Board Effect, and a not-for-profit and/or government environment is preferable.

Why work for us

Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work. Our Watch is recognised by the Australian HR Awards for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program, received an Excellence Award as an Employer of Choice in the Not-for-Profit Sector, and is recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. Visit https://www.ourwatch.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/ for more information.

A few of our unique award winning benefits include:

• Commitment to work life balance, including flexible hours/ways of working
• Additional 5 additional personal leave days per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Innovative leave policies, such as floating public holiday leave, cultural leave, etc.
• Cultural remuneration package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• $1500 individual Learning & Development budget per year

How to apply

Apply now with your current resume and cover letter. Hybrid and work from home options considered within Australia. See here for this roles’ position description: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s10y4gpo7mtdtve4t1qbf/PD-Executive-Assistant-and-Directorate-Coordinator.pdf?rlkey=xwjbe2qaea6iasr8hquowa5gb&st=9n8vlsdc&dl=0

Our Watch is committed to diversity, we value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are passionate about providing a barrier-free recruitment process; if you require modifications during the application process to meet your access needs, please contact us.

Applications close  Thursday 26 March 5:00pm, however applications will be assessed as received.