Executive Officer

Relationships Australia Northern Territory

We empower individuals, families, and communities to grow through a rich culture of belonging, connection, and respectful relationships.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Executive Officer (EO) to provide high level strategic administrative, secretarial, and project support to the CEO, and the Senior Executive Team. This role is integral in delivering a confidential and efficient day-to day executive support, whilst managing the competing priorities of the CEO, in a dynamic organisation. The Executive Officer will proactively manage projects, tenders and grant applications at the discretion of the CEO. The Executive Officer will also contribute to strengthening internal and external communications, marketing, social media and brand messaging of Relationships Australia Northern Territory.

What we offer:

We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them and their wellbeing:

• Competitive Salary + 11% Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
• Relocation support – financial and social (our team want you to feel like you belong and will help you settle in) conditions apply.
• Professional Development allowance of $2000 and 8 days study leave, pro rata.
• 5 weeks annual leave with leave loading.
• + 3 days extra leave between Christmas and New Year.
• EAP for employees and family members.
• Wellness Day off, per financial year.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in providing executive administrative support to senior leaders.
• Experience in working both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in time management to independently drive and manage priorities and meet competing deadlines, while maintaining a high quality of work.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and prepare high level reports, discussion papers, agendas, or other draft correspondence on behalf of a senior leader.
• Experience in the preparation of internal and external communications that include briefings, announcements and / or presentations.
• Sound analytical skills with the ability to demonstrate initiative and find appropriate solutions to complex problems.
• A nuanced capacity for people management, consistently maintaining discretion and a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative and agile organisation, demonstrating a high level of flexibility and adaptability for change.
• High level application of Microsoft Office packages, with the ability to implement and oversee a monitoring and evaluation system relating to managing tasks and priorities.
• A commitment to the goals and values of RA-NT.

Desirable

• Experience providing executive support directly to a Chief Executive Officer.
• Exposure to or understanding of Not-for-Profit organisations.
• An interest in or working knowledge of communications, marketing, and branding.
• Working knowledge with tenders, grants, and federal funded projects and programs.

Requirements

• A satisfactory Northern Territory working with children check (Ochre Card).
• A satisfactory national criminal history check.
• A commitment to our Safeguarding Children Practice and Behaviour Guidelines.
• Current NT Driver’s License.

How to apply:

To apply please submit a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria (no longer than 1 page) and an up-to-date Resume including two Referees. Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted. To discuss this position further please contact Michaela Ishwar on 08 8950 4100.

Relationships Australia NT encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.