Manning Support Services (MSS) is an award-winning community service organisation that has been operating on the NSW Mid North Coast for more than 40 years. MSS is a multi-service not-for-profit, with a mission to enhance the quality of people’s lives by providing services which enable them to live with dignity and respect.

MSS has an opportunity for a full-time Executive Assistant to join our Executive team based in Taree. The position is 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Executive Assistant provides high level, confidential administrative and project support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The role is responsible for undertaking administrative and ancillary tasks in cooperation and liaison with the CEO, Board of Management, and Leadership Team.

Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate IV in administration, business or equivalent experience
• Current driver’s licence.
• Experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administration position in a medium to large organisation
• Demonstrated strong organisational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail, while accommodating competing demands
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• Demonstrated personal and emotional maturity with evidence of experience dealing with difficult situations
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in internal and external communications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and client data base systems

What do we offer?

• Flexible working environment with a positive work culture
• Work for an award-winning community organisation with career development opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. as well as a meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 p.a.
• Bonus annual leave (3 days p.a.; pro rata for part-time)
• Option of Fitness Passport discounted gym and pool membership

How to Apply

• All candidates must apply using the Seek online process.
• Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter that addresses each of the selection criteria above.
• Candidates that do not follow these steps will not be considered.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm Friday the 7th of March 2025.

Further Information

Please contact Joshua Rogers if you have any questions about the role.
Email: [email protected] or phone: (02) 6551 1800.

• For a full position description for this role please email: [email protected]

We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.