Executive Officer

• Full Time, Permanent Role
• Location: Sydney with Work from Home Options!
• Great salary starting at $97,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Are you a proactive and organised professional with a knack for strategic planning and business operations? Mission Australia is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to provide top-tier support to the Executive of Housing.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for planning and managing priorities, coordinating events, managing meeting inputs, minuting of meetings, ensuring availability, and leading initiatives that drive business operations and continuous improvement. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community through dedicated and effective housing support.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage, collate and compile Mission Australia Housing, and inputs to Mission Australia, Board papers
• Organise and manage a range of Housing & Property meetings and forums
• Lead special projects including resourcing to enable measurable improvement and benefits
• Develop collaborative relationships with leaders and staff to ensure effective planning and business operation
• Liaise with government departments, external agencies and other relevant bodies to assist with the achievement of Mission Australia Housing’s strategy and purpose
• Undertake research, assembling and analysing data to prepare reports and papers as requested
• Develop and produce a range of correspondence including presentations, submissions and reports
• Proactively case manage and assist in resolving complex or sensitive issues
• Manage the diary/events and communication for the Executive of Housing

Requirements for Success

• Extensive experience in providing executive support in a similar sized organisation
• Excellent critical & creative thinking and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, trouble-shoot and to meet critical deadlines
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage workloads and time sensitive issues
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Tertiary qualifications in business or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Excellent knowledge and high proficiency, using current office technology, equipment, and computer software packages such as the Microsoft Office Suite

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. 

Our Culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. 

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference  
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support  
• Volunteering opportunities   
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 
• Extra leave including; Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

How to Apply

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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you