Executive Assistant

Why Baptist World Aid Australia?

If you have a desire to be part of a passionate, committed, people-oriented organisation that is committed to ending poverty… then you’re in the right place

Baptist World Aid Australia is an international Christian development organisation working in over 20 countries. We partner with like-minded organisations overseas to implement community development and disaster projects that empower communities to lift themselves out of poverty. Last year, our work benefited close to 800 000 people.

When you join Baptist World Aid, you’ll become part of a rich, 60 + year history. As a valued member of our team, you’ll be integral to achieving our mission of helping Australians tackle the injustice of global poverty.

We’re looking for someone with the know-how, passion, and commitment to inspire our faithful supporters to action on poverty… is it you?

About the Role

This is a 6-month part-time opportunity in an organisation that is committed to creating a better world for all. You may have experience as an EA/PA, or corporate administrative experience, and you love people. You enjoy contributing and serving is an extension of who you are. You understand your Executive's working style and expectations and you remember the small things You take initiative and can anticipate the needs of your manager or team before they are aware of them You are resourceful, adaptable and your communication skills, both verbal and written, are second to none.

Reporting to the CEO, this position is responsible for providing proactive, efficient and professional administrative and secretarial support to the CEO and Executive team with a high level of competence, confidentiality, maturity and professionalism. Your days will be varied with tasks including preparing reports, managing appointments, communicating with various stakeholders and coordinating events.

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About you?

• Aligned to the Vision and Mission of Baptist World Aid

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in particular the ability to produce concise, high quality executive minutes and reports autonomously

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, employ initiative and exercise discretion and a high level of cofidentiality

• Excellent organisational, planning and multi tasking skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; with the ability to provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders

Desirable knowledge Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in business, communications/PR or similar areas

• Experience in Not-for-profits or similar organisations

• Three or more years working in an Executive Assistant role or in a similar senior administrative position.

We want our people to live life to the full and have developed a range of Better World benefits to create a valued employee experience. Some of the ways we make this possible are;

• Salary sacrificing (part of your pay $15899 is paid tax free, giving you more money in your take home pay)
• Staff Encounter Trips
• Additional annual leave between Christmas and New year
• Life Leave
• Paid parental leave (12 weeks paid)
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks
• Ability to purchase annual leave
• Recognition awards
• Flexible and remote work
• Learning and Development support
• Employee Assistance Program and Chaplaincy support
• Superannuation Matching Contribution for those eligible

Applications close at the latest 29 May 2025 or before if we have a number of suitable candidates, so please don't wait until the closing date to apply, we want to hear from you today

• Please note: Baptist World Aid is a safeguarding organisation and our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our activities. As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to undergo psychometric testing, police checks and working with children checks.

Baptist World Aid Australia values diversity. We welcome all applicants who meet the position description criteria and we actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.