Djirra · Hoddle St, Abbotsford, Australia
Supporting Djirra's Executive Director and Senior Executive Team
Remunerated with a generous SCHADS Award Salary Level 6 Pay Point 1 - $115,339.12 pa + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Full time, ongoing and based in our thriving Djirra Head Office on Hoddle St, Abbotsford
About the Role
Djirra has spent over twenty years walking alongside Aboriginal women and their children, building towards a future free of family violence through legal services, case management and community led programs across Victoria, alongside fearless advocacy.
This role helps us to keep that work moving by supporting Djirra’s leadership.
You'll work alongside our highly regarded Executive Director, who brings sharp judgement and a long commitment to Djirra, and directs our fast growing organisation under the leadership of our high-profile CEO. Six directors make up the senior executive team (SET), leading Legal Services, Engagement and Support, Corporate Services, Finance, and the Office of the CEO.
As Executive Support Officer, you'll back the ED and this team as they move on the issues that matter most to Djirra and our community. You'll sit close to the decisions that shape Djirra's future, and your work will free executive leaders to spend their time where it counts.
What You’ll Do
Manage the Executive Director's diary and inbox, coordinating with the CEO's Executive Assistant
Run secretariat for SET, managers' and all-staff meetings: agendas, minutes, follow-up
Coordinate travel and itineraries for the ED and SET members
Prepare briefing reports and maintain records for the ED and SET
Support small projects and events from planning through to delivery.
Who You Are
You have, or can build, a strong understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community and the impact of family violence on Aboriginal women
You bring strong organisational and time management skills to a busy, changing workload
You've spent three or more years in an administration and support role
You write in plain, professional English and edit your own work
You handle confidential and sensitive material with discretion
You hold a current driver's licence and don't mind some regional travel
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Employment Hero website for this job listing (via the application link). Please do not hesitate to contact People and Learning at [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.
How to apply
To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your resume , cover letter and completed screening questions below.
Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. Applications that do not include completed screening questions will not be considered . During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.
Screening questions
Please include the answers to the following questions in your application:
Why do you want to work at Djirra?
What experience do you have working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
What is your understanding of social justice issues within Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities?
Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? (Yes / No)
Optional: Whose Country do you identify with?
Do you have a current driver’s license?
Do you have a current Victorian Working with Children Check (employee type)?
Have you lived or worked overseas for 12 months or more in the last 10 years? If so, where?
What salary are you hoping for in this role?
When could you start working with us?
What are your preferred pronouns?
Where did you see this job advertised?
Requirements
Strong understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community and the impact of family violence on Aboriginal women
Strong organisational and time management skills
Three or more years in an administration and support role
Ability to write in plain, professional English and edit own work
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive material with discretion
Current driver's licence
Willingness to obtain a Victorian Employees Working with Children's Check
Willingness to obtain a Police Check at Djirra's expense
Preferred
Experience in an Aboriginal Community Controlled, legal and/or community setting
Relevant tertiary qualification in business administration or demonstrated equivalent experience