ABOUT THE ROLE

Location: Surrey Hills, VIC
Employment Type: Full time/ Fixed Term (3 Months) 0.8FTE negotiable
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per annum, (dependent on experience) plus super and NFP salary packaging

As our current Operations Executive Assistant is in a secondment to grow their career in an exciting project, a rare opportunity is now available for a proactive and organised professional with a passion for customer service to support our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the broader Operations service. Due to the project this role is initially 3 months, however it has a potential to be extended.

Our Operations Executive Assistant plays a major part in ensuring our COO’s client focused ideas are deliverable, via efficient workflow management and task prioritisation, correspondence management, and effective scheduling.

This is an exceptionally rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with others, as you will have the opportunity to interact with all departments within Able Australia, as you facilitate smooth communication and build strong relationships with staff, stakeholders, and clients

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

• Demonstrated experience at an Executive Assistant professional level or similar
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects to achieve outcomes, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Initiative to anticipate work requirements and resolve potential issues, minimizing impact on the Executive and Managers' time
• Productive, deadline-driven, and efficient, with great attention to detail
• Strong gatekeeping, diary management, and time management skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work autonomously
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. With the ability to accurately record meeting minutes, and to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships with staff, executive, Board members, and external stakeholders
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Values aligned with Able Australia’s values of Trust, Respect, Excellence, and Kindness

For further information regarding the role and its requirements, please refer to the position description attached. Operations Executive Assistant Fixed Term 2025.pdf

Benefits of joining Able Australia:

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings).
• Flexible starting times and working from home options, including a 50% WFH policy
• Able Rewards program offering instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more!
• 17% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays) and additional 2 days of personal leave each year
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress.
• Our values are Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness and we imbed these values into all of our work practices

About Able Australia

Able Australia is a leading registered NDIS provider of disability services. We are a diverse not-for-profit organisation offering a broad range of high-quality services to enable those we support to live the life they choose.

Able’s strong and purposeful growth agenda also aims to extend our core services, supporting people with disability to achieve Better Days, Every Day. 

Our passionate staff proudly support our clients to reach their full potential. We currently provide services in Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland and the ACT.

How to apply

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form. You will need to upload your resume with your skills and experience. We appreciate the time you have taken to prepare and submit your application and we are committed to responding to every applicant.

We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment period.

You must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Employment is conditional upon screening checks throughout employment, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as required, applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: NDIS Worker Screening Check, International Police Check (if applicable), and Right to Work in Australia.

If you have any particular questions regarding the position or need to find out more, get in touch with Yvette Hyde, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at yvette.hyde@ableaustralia.org.au