Senior Executive Assistant

• Job Type: Permanent Full Time
• Location: Hobart
• Award and Level: SCHADS Level 6

About Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas)

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) is a not-for-profit organisation that works alongside people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, so individuals and communities throughout lutruwita/Tasmania thrive. We provide effective, targeted and meaningful services in the South, North and Northwest of the State.

This role is part of the Corporate Services Team which provides specialist organisational support in regards to financial management, risk and compliance, IT, communication and information management, HR, volunteer coordination and administration for the organisation.

About the Role

We are seeking a professional and highly organised Senior Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the CEO and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Executive Office. This role plays a critical part in facilitating Board and committee meetings, preparing high-quality reports to support informed decision-making, and managing confidential information with discretion. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and sound judgement, the Senior Executive Assistant will also support coordination across the executive team, lead the planning of key organisational events and initiatives, and contribute to the continuous improvement of executive systems and processes. The role may also involve representing the CEO in meetings or other forums as required.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Experience in a senior administration or executive support role, including demonstrated expertise in providing high-level executive and governance support.
• High-level organisational and project management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills, including proficiency in preparing high-quality business reports.
• Experienced in analysing and preparing reports for executives/boards.
• Skilled in data presentation (graphs, charts, etc.).
• Discreet and trustworthy with confidential matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Builds strong relationships across all levels.
  Desirable:
• Experience in community or multicultural sectors.

For further information, please read the Position Description and contact Gillian Long on (03) 6221 0999 during business hours for a confidential discussion about the role.

What do we offer?

• Salary Packaging
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing days of paid leave and more!

How to Apply?

Employment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People registration and Work rights in Australia.

Applications close: 9AM | 22 May 2025

MRC Tas is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. This is reflected in our robust policies and procedures. Children and young people’s rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or who are impacted by our work. All staff, volunteers, contractors and clients are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.

MRC Tas values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from under-represented groups, including people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, LGBTIQA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged and supported.