Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Somerville Community Services is a non-government, not for profit, community-based organisation which has been operating for 60 years. Somerville currently employs over 400+ people providing disability services across Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, and Alice Springs and continues to grow every day.

All of Somerville’s work is underpinned by our values, which include recognition of the intrinsic worth of every human being, generosity from the heart, service to the community, and justice within our society. Our aim is to impact positively on the dignity and quality of life of people experiencing disadvantage.

About the Role

Join the Somerville family to support our executives and lead a small team of administrators to provide a quality service to internal and external stakeholders. Provide a professional and welcoming environment across the organisation.

The Executive Assistant/Office Manager is a pivotal support to the organisation, ensuring the provision of comprehensive range of administrative and office support duties to the CEO and COO, while adhering to the maintenance of a professional office environment.

You will lead the team to interact positively and appropriately with participants, their families, and the community, demonstrating dignity and respect at all times.

The successful candidate will work within the values of Somerville to provide quality service to internal and external stakeholders in the region, providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact.

Our ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, have good digital and organisational skills, a can-do attitude, be flexible to learn and adapt, desire to make a difference and have a positive outlook.

A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar executive support role.
Significant experience providing secretariat support to Board and Committees.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in the management of client, employee and organisational information.
Demonstrated effective time management, coordination and organisational skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and integrity.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information accurately and efficiently.
Experienced administration leader with the ability to manage and coordinate a professional, high-quality delivery from a team.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications in the effective management of diaries/outlook calendars and the production of high-quality documents and materials.
Demonstrated knowledge of office equipment e.g., including telephone systems, photocopiers, binders etc.
Experience working within the NDIS or not-for-profit or community services sector.
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
Employment Requirements

Current Northern Territory Drivers Licence
Working with Children Clearance (NT Ochre Card)
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance & Orientation
Culture and Benefits

Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,+00 of your salary tax-free.
Meaningful and rewarding work opportunity at the Northern Territory’s leading disability service organisation.
Competitive remuneration including access to salary packaging benefits.
5 weeks annual leave and 2 weeks personal/carers leave.
A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities.
Access to training and learning opportunities.
Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.
An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
For any queries please contact Rell Werner - Recruitment & Workforce Development Coordinator - 08 8+20 4100

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, and submit your resume.

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Somerville is an equal opportunity employer providing a smoke-free environment and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are welcome to apply.

Thank you for considering a position with Somerville Community Services.
Somerville is a dynamic organisation providing a range of services to people in the Northern Territory through its three service arms of Disability Services, Housing & Homelessness Services and Financial Counselling Services. We pride ourselves on the diversity and dedication of our workforce and our strong commitment to the principles of social inclusion for all people.

The Somerville People and Culture team look forward to receiving your application if the job description and our organisational values fit with your personal values, aspirations and skills / areas of expertise.

Privacy Acknowledgment
Somerville is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. We recognise the importance of privacy and we are committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us.

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