Job Ad

Location: Wollongong NSW

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 40 years, the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service (IAMS) has been proudly committed to providing high quality and comprehensive health care that meets personal, community and cultural needs.

We are currently seeking an Executive Support Officer with experience in working with upper-level management to assist with the smooth running of business operations. Reporting to the CEO, the successful applicant will assist with general admin duties such as diary management through to producing detailed correspondence and minute taking at upper-level meetings including board meetings. As such, the successful applicant must have a high level of integrity and excellent attention to detail.

To be the successful applicant for this position, you should demonstrate that you meet the following:

Criteria:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a similar role with upper-level Management and/or Minimum Certificate IV in Business Administration
• Proven ability in dealing with ever changing priorities and scheduling
• Understands the necessity of, and maintains, confidentiality
• Approachable, efficient, pragmatic, resilient and reliable
• High level of communication – both written and verbal
• Capacity to work autonomously as well as in a team
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft suite and ability to adapt to other necessary computer software

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check.

What you will love:

• Wonderful opportunity for a great role that’s close to home.
• Supportive team environment.
• Mentoring and on-the-job training.
• Salary packaging benefits to increase take-home pay.
• Provision of CPR and First Aid training.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
• A chance to contribute to real impact in the health and wellbeing of community.

To apply for this full-time position, please send your resume, as well as a cover letter and selection criteria statement to hr@Illawarraams.com.au

The Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under S14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. This is a designated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Proof or confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required from the successful applicant.

Join us in our ongoing endeavour to better the overall health and wellbeing of the Illawarra Indigenous community.