About the role

This is a full-time role based in and around either Adelaide, SA, Perth, WA or Melbourne, Victoria. The Australian Funeral Directors Association (AFDA) is celebrating its 90th year and as the Divisional Executive Officer for the SA, NT and WA region, you will play a vital role in supporting the strategic objectives of the association and ensuring smooth operations across these territories. To achieve this, the successful candidate can be based in SA, WA or Victoria.

What you'll be doing

Providing high-level administrative and executive support to the SA/NT & WA Divisional President and Committee members

Organising and attending in-person or online divisional committee meetings, preparing agendas and minutes

Managing the divisional event calendar, training workshops and networking events

Responding to member enquiries and providing excellent member support

Assisting with the development and implementation of divisional strategies and projects

Monitoring and reporting on divisional activities and budgets

Liaising with the national AFDA office and other state/territory divisions

Representing the division in-person or online at industry events and stakeholder meetings

Assisting the National Office with additional administration tasks

What we're looking for

Experience in an administrative or executive support role, ideally within the not-for-profit or association sector

Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proficient in MS Office suite and comfortable with using various office technologies

Knowledge and experience of the funeral industry and association landscape would be highly regarded

Tertiary qualification in a related field is desirable

What we offer

At the Australian Funeral Directors Association, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and fulfilling work environment. You will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities and flexible work arrangements and get to be part of well established team.

About us

Established in 1935, the Australian Funeral Directors Association (AFDA) is the peak national body representing the interests of funeral directors across the country. AFDA members conduct of 100,000 funerals annually and are dedicated to promoting high standards of funeral service, ethical conduct and community engagement within the funeral industry. As a not-for-profit organisation, we work closely with governments, regulators and other industry stakeholders to shape the future of funeral services in Australia. First and foremost, we exist is to support families during the loss of a loved one.

Please address any queries, request a full Position Description, or to apply, please provide a cover letter and CV to AFDA CEO at [email protected] by COB 18 August 2025.