Job description
- Indigenous Desert Alliance (IDA) – Not-for-profit
- West Perth, 6005, WA
- Full Time, Permanent
- $85-95k plus Super
The Organisation
The Indigenous Desert Alliance (IDA) is an Indigenous-controlled, member-based organisation that plays a vital role in ‘Keeping the Desert Connected’ and building resilience for desert ranger programs.
The IDA empowers Indigenous people to collaboratively manage Australia’s desert land and achieve their social, cultural, environmental, and economic goals. Through advocacy, capacity-building, and collaborative projects, the IDA strengthens connections among desert land managers, enabling a united voice for desert country.
The Role
Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, you’ll provide executive support to the CEO while handling administrative, secretariat, and logistical duties for the COO, Board of Directors, and wider team.
The IDA celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. The organisation has grown significantly over the last 5 years and this is a new role to support the progress and growth of the organisation.
About you
As the EA & Senior Office Support, you’ll have exceptional organisational and communication skills. You’ll bring professionalism, sensitivity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure whilst embodying IDA’s values of fun, accountability, leadership in every role, honesty, passion and commitment.
You’ll need to be comfortable navigating a dynamic environment and be flexible with shifting priorities, duties, and workloads. As part of a growing and evolving organisation, you’ll have a keen eye for detail and the ability to implement systems and workflows that enhance efficiency. You’ll thrive in a collaborative team, always ready to support your colleagues and effectively prioritise responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive support to the CEO including diary and email management and the scheduling of meetings and travel
- Prepare documents, resources and presentations for meetings
- Provide general administrative, secretariat and logistical support for events, meetings, workshops, seminars, teleconferences and travel
- Manage meeting documentation – preparing agendas and supporting papers
- Prepare draft correspondence including letters, emails and presentations in line with guidance provided by the CEO, COO or wider management team
- Participate in operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience and Knowledge
- Previous experience in a senior support role is essential ideally as an EA or PA
- Experience in an Aboriginal or culturally diverse organisation is desirable
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Flexible team player with the capacity to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel to remote desert locations as needed
- Understanding of the social, cultural, and economic context of remote Indigenous communities
If you have experience supporting a CEO or senior executive and want to be part of an organisation making a genuine and meaningful impact, Apply Now. Applications will be reviewed when presented and interviews will take place shortly after. We therefore encourage you to apply asap.
Revise Recruitment and IDA embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.