Job Description
Posted Monday 27 July **** at 2:30 pm | Expires Tuesday 18 August **** at 2:29 pm
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Full time, permanent role
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Hybrid work, 2 days per week inoffice(choose your days!)
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About Red Cross
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Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
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About the role
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As Executive Assistant to the South Australia State Director, you will provide high-level executive, administrative, project, and advisory support, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Director's office. Your responsibilities will include managing complex schedules, coordinating travel and office activities, overseeing communications, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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This diverse and rewarding role offers opportunities to contribute beyond traditional executive support, drawing on your skills and interests in event and project management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, networking, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
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Working closely with the South Australia Leadership Team, you will also provide governance and administrative support to the SA Divisional Council and Chair. As a trusted point of contact for the State Director, you will support operational
planning,monitoringand
reporting processes, while helping to deliver strategic engagement activities, communications, and events.
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This is an opportunity to work in a energetic and collaborative environment where no two days are the same. The role offers significant variety, allowing you toleveragea broad range of skills, build meaningful relationships, and make a real contribution to the humanitarian work of Australian Red Cross.
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What you will bring to the role:
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Proven experience in an Executive Assistant,



Executive Support, or administrative management role, with the ability to provide high-level support in a fast-paced environment.
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A demonstrated ability to work respectfully, effectively, and inclusively with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and communities.
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Outstandingorganisationalskills,
with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines,
andmaintainattention
to detail.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
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A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the confidence to provide feedback, contribute ideas,
andidentifyopportunities
for improvement.
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Experience in project coordination, event management, and/or content development, with the ability to deliver quality outcomes and support strategic initiatives.
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A positive, collaborative mindset and a genuine commitment to contributing to a high-performing leadership team and an inclusive,values-driven workplace culture.
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Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and the ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
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A passion for
supportingorganisationalsuccess
and helping leaders, teams, and stakeholders achieve shared goals.
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Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
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Work flexibility: Australian Red Crossoperatesunder a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from home
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Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you witha great wayto reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. Youcan salarypackage up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation
andpurchaseadditionalannual
leave.
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Life, Health & Wellbeing: You can access a paid 'Me' day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health
andwellbeingadvice.
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Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development.
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Further information
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This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4.
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Foradditionalenquiries,
please contact Sarah Strathearn
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for a confidential discussion. Pleasenote,email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered.
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Applications close:Tuesday, 18 August ****
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While we appreciate the interest in ourorganisation, we will not be
engagingwithagencies
or agency candidates for this position.
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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
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Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer.
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📌 Executive Assistant (South Australia)
🏢 Australian Red Cross
📍 South Australia