Executive Assistant and Board Secretary
Neami National, Australia

Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society

About the Role

• Full time Permanent Position
• Classification: Corporate Support Services Level 4 with a salary range of $88,850 - $92,865 per annum + Superannuation
• Location: Head Office, Preston VIC 3082

Overview of the position

The primary focus of the Executive Assistant and Board Secretary role is to provide support and assistance to the Governance and Assurance Network, including Board administration, research, writing, contract management and other administrative tasks.

The Executive Assistant and Board Secretary must maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive organisational information and when dealing with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to be diplomatic, flexible in your approach and adaptable to changing environments will keep you in good stead.

The Executive Assistant and Board Secretary will also work with, and be supported by, the team of head office Executive Assistants, including participating in regular community of practice/shared learnings meetings.

What will you bring to the role?

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role. Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide variety of non-legal audiences (Senior Management, service delivery staff, Head Office departments, the Board).
• A willingness to show high motivation to establish priorities, set and maintain deadlines, and juggle changing priorities, with a demonstrated ability to use initiative.
• Strong working knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office suite including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and a willingness to learn and use other software programmes

Mandatory role requirements:

• Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (have received three doses), (or have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their third dose.)

• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.
• National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Drivers licence
• Australian Working Rights

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging program providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Lauren Peta King, General Counsel and Company Secretary 0400 060 315 and

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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