Executive Assistant – Members Executive

Speak Out Advocacy
Part-time: 1 day per week
SCHADS Award Level 4
Location: Tasmania — regular travel to Launceston required

Speak Out Advocacy is looking for a calm, organised and respectful Executive Assistant to support our Members Executive and Members President.

Speak Out is a statewide, not-for-profit organisation that promotes and defends the rights of people with intellectual disability. We work alongside people with disability to build confidence, strengthen leadership and create a more inclusive community.

This is a unique role. You will provide independent support to Speak Out’s Members Executive, a group of elected member representatives from across Tasmania. The Members Executive helps guide the management and governance of Speak Out and represents the voice of our Full Members.

About the role

The Executive Assistant will support the Members Executive to prepare for and participate in meetings. Members Executive meetings are held approximately every 4 to 6 weeks in Launceston.

You will also support the Members President to prepare for and participate in Speak Out Board meetings.

This role would suit someone who is patient, practical, highly organised and able to explain information in a transparent and accessible way.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

- support the Members Executive to prepare agendas, minutes and meeting papers

- attend Members Executive meetings and provide support during meetings

- assist members to understand information, documents and discussions

- provide transport support to meetings where required

- support the Members President to prepare for Board meetings

- assist with the Members President’s Report

- support the Members President during Board meetings





- attend Self Advocacy Group or Peer Support meetings when required.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

- communicates clearly and simply

- listens carefully and respectfully

- can rephrase information to make it easier to understand

- is patient when things take time

- understands, or is willing to learn about, disability rights and accessible communication

- can read body language and non-verbal cues

- is organised and can keep track of tasks and documents

- can keep private and sensitive information confidential

- is flexible, calm and non-judgemental.

Experience in community services, disability, advocacy, governance support, administration or meeting support would be highly regarded.

Formal qualifications in community services or disability would be helpful, but they are not essential if you have strong relevant experience.

Essential requirements

The successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain before starting:

- a relevant Working with Vulnerable People / Working with Children clearance

- a National Police Check

- a current Australian driver’s licence.

Why work with Speak Out?

This is a meaningful role where your work directly supports people with disability to have a stronger voice in the decisions that affect them.

You will be part of an organisation that values respect, inclusion, rights, self-advocacy and practical support.

How to apply

Please send your resume and a short cover letter telling us:

1. why you are interested in this role

2. your experience supporting meetings, administration or people with disability

3. how you would help make information clear and accessible.

Applications close: 31 July 2026
Send applications to: ***@speakoutadvocacy.org
For questions about the role, contact: Mark Mason - CEO - 0447 675 ***

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