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Executive Support Officer

Location: Canberra ACT

Salary:$65

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Work Type: Contract

- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates encouraged to apply
- Canberra based
- Hourly rate contract, $65 + 12% Super

THE ORGANISATION Our Ways Robust Together: National Peak Body for Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence is a newly established peak body dedicated to addressing family, domestic and sexual violence within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. THE ROLE The Executive Support Officer will be responsible for delivering professional, confidential and high level administrative and strategic support to a small team including the CEO, senior executives and board. This includes managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing reports and briefing papers. The Executive Support officer will be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and workflow within the organisation.

KEY DUTIES

- Executive Administration Provide administrative support to the CEO, assist with diary management, organise meetings, travel arrangements and manage executive correspondence
- Board & Governance Support - responsible for managing board processes including scheduling meetings, coordination and compilation of board papers, minutes and record keeping, maintaining board governance processes and registers.
- Stakeholder management - build and maintain relationships with members, key stakeholders, external agencies and internal teams; ensure effective internal and external communications
- Confidentiality and Discretion - handle sensitive information appropriately exercising sound judgement and tact, maintain confidentiality in all board and executive matters.

SELECTION CRITERIA Essential Requirements





- Demonstrated experience in providing day-to-day high-level executive support to CEO and/or small executive leadership team
- Strong understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and commitment to culturally safe practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing high quality correspondence, documentation, reports, briefing notes and board minutes
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience building relationships across diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Desirable Requirements

- Qualifications in Public Administration or related fields
- Knowledge of Microsoft office suite, SharePoint or similar tools

CULTURAL ACUMEN All staff are expected to demonstrate advanced cultural knowledge and embed culturally safe practices, with deep commitment to the principles of self-determination, truth-telling and community-control. This is an hourly rate contract. The rate is $65 per hour + 12% Super.

How To Apply Click APPLY or contact FPRS [email protected] for the comprehensive Postion Description or for further information on the role.

Please submit applications in Word format only by midnight, Sunday 22nd March 2026. FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.

Reference number: 200004243

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Date posted: 13th Mar, 2026

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Posted on 13th Mar, 2026

Executive Support Officer

📌 Executive Support Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Our Ways Strong Together
📍 Canberra