- Executive Assistant role working with Autism SA’s Executive Group

- Permanent full-time position

- Full salary packaging benefits (ability to sacrifice up to $15,899 per annum)

Your new company

Autism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the broader community. When you join Autism SA you’ll get to work with dedicated and passionate staff who are driven to support autistic people to live the life they choose in an inclusive society.

Working alongside experienced colleagues and supporting a variety of professionals, you’ll have access to an extensive knowledge base and development opportunities, giving you the chance to fuel your professional growth, expand your skills, and provide high quality customer service to clients, their families and stakeholders.

About the role

If you are an experienced executive assistant with strong governance, Board support and stakeholder coordination skills, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to provide high-level support to Autism SA’s Executive Group.

As the Executive Assistant to the Executive Group, you will provide confidential, high-quality executive, governance, secretarial and administrative support to ensure the efficient management and operation of the Executive Chair, Autism SA peak body CEO, and Executive Manager Clinical, Care, and Community. You will also provide secretarial and governance support to the Board of Directors, including Board and Finance Committee meeting coordination.

This diverse and fast-paced role requires autonomy, sound judgement,



discretion and a proactive approach to managing priorities. You will coordinate executive diaries, prepare and distribute Board and Committee papers through BoardPro, maintain governance records and action registers, support high-level meetings, and ensure timely follow-up on priority matters and organisational actions.

We are currently seeking a highly organised, professional and discreet Executive Assistant to join our Executive team and provide critical support across executive operations, governance and stakeholder engagement.

What you will need to succeed

- Experience providing confidential, high-level secretarial and executive administrative support to executive level staff, Boards and Committees.

- Demonstrated experience supporting a Board of Directors within a governance environment, including preparation of Board papers, agendas, minutes, resolutions, reports and governance documentation.

- Extensive experience administering BoardPro, or an equivalent Board management platform, including maintaining Board records, calendars, work plans, declarations, registers and secure document storage.

- Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, with excellent document formatting, report preparation and written communication skills.

- Strong organisational, planning and time management skills,



with the ability to manage varied and conflicting priorities, work under general direction and meet agreed standards and timelines.

- High-level interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with Directors, senior executives, Government departments, Ministers’ offices, partner organisations and other key stakeholders.

- Sound judgement, initiative and discretion, with a solid commitment to confidentiality, professional standards and Autism SA’s values.

- Secretarial or business administration qualification with relevant experience, or equivalent.

- Satisfactory DHS Working with Children Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening, and National Police Check.

- Driver Licence (C Class)

How to Apply

Please attach your cover letter and resume and complete your work history and education information on the application page. You will also need to answer the shortlisting and personality questions for your application to be considered. You are welcome to include any certificates or licences in the education section to assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact Autism SA’s Human Resources department **@autismsa.org.au

Click 'Apply Now' if this sounds like the right fit for you!

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📌 Executive Assistant to Executive Group (Adelaide)
🏢 Autism
📍 Adelaide