All applicants must comply with current legislative Child Protection requirements by including your current Working with Children Check number & expiry date with your application for employment.Existing staff should apply through the Internal Positions Vacant Page.Executive Assistant, Clarence - Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Based at our Coffs Harbour, NSW officeFull-time, permanent position. Start date to be negotiated with the successful candidate.________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Rewards:Salary:Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience + 12% superannuationAdditional benefits: Salary packaging including novated car leasing, long service leave after 5 years of continuous service, work laptop, mobile phoneWorking hours:7-hour working day, 35-hour weekFlexibility:Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working modelStaff wellbeing:Access to our Employee Assistance Program, free annual flu vaccinations, discounted gym and aquatic memberships through our Fitness PassportGrowth:Learning and career development opportunities.Position Purpose:The primary purpose of the position is to provide timely, accurate and professional support and assistance to the Regional Assistant Director, Clarence and core regional office team. The Executive Assistant will perform a wide range of administrative duties including office management, executive assistance, maintaining a regional events calendar, report writing, presentations and communication skills, as well as interfacing effectively with internal and external stakeholders and customers.This role supports the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.Work Requirements:A current/valid Australian Drivers Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointmentA cleared National Police Check, or ability to obtain if the successful candidate.Qualifications:Certificate IV in Business Administration, or similar preferred.Work Experience:At least 5 years in a busy office environment, preferably within an assisting role to a senior executive together with experience in inter-department coordination.Key Capabilities:Excellent written skills, with the ability to prepare a wide range of communications including correspondence, presentations, memorandums, reports, briefing papers etc.Effective verbal communication, including consultation and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with all levels of staff (in particular senior leaders).Outstanding organisational skills, work planning and time management, with the ability to work to defined deadlines, to prioritise, remain calm under pressure and focused. Experience in events management is highly desirable.Strong skills in stakeholder management and relationship building.Problem solving skills and an ability to identify and resolve issues using initiative.Demonstrated experience in undertaking research, analysing information and presenting findings and recommendations.Excellent computer skills with demonstrated ability in MS Office/Google suite.Experience working with information that is confidential and sensitive.Plus, the following generic criteria:Knowledge of WHS and equity principles in the workplace.Respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer.Your cover letter must address the key capabilities listed above.Click this link for information on our Diocese and region.Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe SchoolsFor identified child related roles, Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCCAn equal-opportunity employer #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Executive Assistant, Clarence - Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools