At Stepping Stone House, we truly believe in inspiring youth to build their future and be the very best they can be!

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Executive Assistant who will be responsible for providing high level support to the CEO. This is a full-time role based in Rockdale, where YOU can grow and make a difference.

About Stepping Stone House

Stepping Stone House is a not-for-profit charity that provides accommodation and personal development for children and young people aged 12-24 years old who through no fault of their own find themselves homeless, at risk of homelessness or unable to live at home. We have a foundation of building resilience through outdoor education and activities.

A few other gems for you:

Learning and Development – at SSH we extensively invest in the learning and development of our team members so they can become the very best they can be.

Cultural Diversity – 48% of SSH team members were born overseas or their parents were.

Gender Leadership diversity – females make up 80% of the SSH operational leadership team and 66% of the SSH Board of directors.

Motivation – 96% of our staff team strongly believe in the Vision, Mission, and Values of Stepping Stone House.

Family – 96% of our staff team strongly agree that Stepping Stone House support and respect family responsibilities outside of work.

Career opportunities – 36% of our SSH staff team have been promoted internally.

To be successful in this role – you will need to be hard working, have a sense of humour, be flexible in your approach, be enthusiastic, resilient and show empathy and respect for the people you work with. You will need to be a self-starter, be honest in your approach and have passion for working with young adults.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO, provide exceptional coordination of all administrative and operational matters to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

What you will be doing - Key Responsibilities

· Provide Executive level support to the CEO that is proactive and responsive to changing needs and requirements.

· Handling correspondence and acting as a point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.

· Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation, maintaining confidential records, and managing filing systems

· Scheduling meetings, managing the CEO's calendar, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing meeting materials.

· Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and exercising discretion in all communications and tasks.

About You – Selection Criteria

· Demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant

· Detail orientated with strong communication skills- both written and verbal

· Proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making

· Able to work to tight deadlines, juggle multiple priorities and thrive working in a busy and collaborative work environment

· High level of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook

· For this role, please note you will also need:

§ Current driver’s licence

§ Criminal Records check

§ Current Working with Children check

Desirable but not essential

· Business Administration qualifications

Person Specifications:

· Professionalism and passion for the work and the people

· Emotional intelligence and maturity

· Honest, and trustworthy

· Evidence of collaborative working style and ability to build good working relationships in team

· Ability to bring fun to the workplace

· Sense of Humour

Work with us and you will enjoy:

· Salary Packaging benefits

· Employee Assistance Program

· Time off in lieu

· Flexible work arrangements (role dependent)

· Training, development and succession planning

Stepping Stone House is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applicants who have an Indigenous and / or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.

Stepping Stone House provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development. Salary, Conditions of employment are based on the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Award Level 5. Salary packaging is available.

Please note: Child Safety is at the forefront of all work completed at Stepping Stone House. If your application is successful, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, a Criminal History Check and provide consent to be registered on the OCG’s residential youth workers registry.