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About StarlightOur mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Our programs bring them fun, joy and laughter when they need it most because happiness matters. When you join Starlight, you''ll:Change lives for the better, positively impacting the lives of seriously ill children, young people, and their families.Have inspiring and positive work. We work to our strengths; we care about each other, and we work collaboratively.Be included in an exceptional team. Weve been recognised as a Great Place to Work, were one of AFRs Most Innovative Companies and were also the most trusted childrens charity in Australia.About the RoleThe Executive Assistant to the CEO is a high-impact role providing proactive, confidential and strategic executive support to the CEO. Youll manage complex scheduling, travel, board coordination and high-level communications across a wide range of stakeholders including internal teams, industry partners, government, major donors and our National Board. Youll also take ownership of Board and sub-committee administration, ensuring compliance and safeguarding requirements are consistently met.Beyond day-to-day coordination, youll contribute to key projects, internal engagement and communications on behalf of the CEO. Youll work closely with the Executive Team and lead the national PA working group to continuously improve how administrative support is delivered across Starlight.Your Skills & ExperienceYou are a highly organised and professional Executive Assistant with experience supporting senior leaders, ideally at CEO or C-suite level. Calm under pressure and naturally proactive, youre skilled at managing competing priorities with a solutions-focused mindset. You communicate clearly and confidently, maintain discretion at all times, and are energised by working in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.Youll BringA relationship-first mindset you''re approachable, professional and confident managing access to the CEO with warmth and good judgement (youre a happy gatekeeper who knows how to balance priorities with people).Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks, deadlines and projects. You have great writing skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with board software (such as Diligent) or willingness to learn. You are tech savvy and interested in how tech can enable more of the human, you have already been using AI.Experience in supporting Board activities including minute-taking, travel, reporting and governance requirements.A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to lead peer groups and drive administrative process improvements.Most importantly, you bring a professional, grounded presence and a strong sense of purpose aligned with Starlights mission. Youre someone who takes pride in enabling others to lead and succeed you are positive about receiving feedback.Our BenefitsAs well as the real joy of seeing the positive difference your work makes in the lives of others; our unique benefits support you at any life stage.Best Self leave days and additional carers leave.Leave to support reproductive health.Leave options for pet owners (because pets are family too!)Public Holiday swapA commitment to supporting your mental health and wellbeing.Development and growth opportunities in a workplace underpinned by positive psychology.At Starlight you can access Salary Packaging which represents significant additional value. Importantly, you can enjoy tax-free salary packaging options of up to $18,550 per year. This amount is set by the ATO and is for employees of Not-For-Profit organisations, helping you to reduce your income tax and increase your take-home disposable income by packaging personal expenses.Ready to apply?Click apply now to bring your exceptional EA skills to work that truly matters supporting a mission that brings happiness to sick kids!We seek candidates from diverse backgrounds who will bring rich experience and perspective to the team, which we know will enhance our creativity and collective intelligence. Our aim is for Starlight to reflect the broader community, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with diverse abilities and those who are mature aged or just starting out in their careers.We are committed to positive employment experiences in an environment where everyone is included, respected, safe and treated fairly, so you can be your best and true self every day.If we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please include this in your application.For more information on Starlights commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, please visit our website. Here you will also find Starlight''s vision for Reconciliation and our current Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).Successful applicants will undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check as they join the team and throughout their Starlight career. #J-18808-Ljbffr