Country: Australia
Closing date: 25 Mar 2018
Executive Assistant to CEO
· Support our new CEO
· Busy and dynamic working environment
· Rosebery Location – 10 minutes from the CBD
The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of Australia’s most respected and trusted charities whose vision is to end avoidable blindness and ensure the work of Fred Hollows lives on. The Foundation is an international development organisation working in 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia and South East Asia as well as in Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 2 million people worldwide.
The Executive Assistant is accountable for providing administrative, secretarial and executive support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as well supporting other Executive Assistants as required.
To be successful in this role you will possess strong experience in office management, experience working in administrative and support services function, previous experience supporting senior executives and experience working in an international context or for a multi-national organization. You will have a proven track record in providing support to CEO's/Senior Executives within a complex environment.
You will also have:
- Outstanding organisational skills, and a demonstrated ability to meet diverse and conflicting deadlines in high volume work environment.
- Strong professional personal presentation, with an attitude of service and support.
- Good attitude towards teamwork and works productively and respectfully in a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and good attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to develop effective systems for office administration tasks.
You will possess first class communication skills and the ability to deal proactively and confidently with a range of people, tasks and situations, you will also possess a genuine ability to multi-task along with strong prioritising and organisational skills. Your positive disposition, independent working style, energy and commitment will be paramount.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies
Applications close: 25th March 2018
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.