This is a Executive Assistant to the CEO role with Ripple Opportunities based in Sydney, NSW, AU Ripple Opportunities Role Seniority - mid level More about the Executive Assistant to the CEO role at Ripple Opportunities The Snow Foundation is a family philanthropic foundation deeply committed to place, country and community. Their purpose is to create lasting social change by building strong communities and forging fair systems. Ripple Opportunities is working with the Snow Foundation to help them find their next Executive Assistant to the CEO (Social Impact). Could it be you? Why you might love this job: For over 30 years, the foundation has stood alongside bold leaders and grass roots initiatives tackling some of Australia’s toughest and most neglected social issues. They focus on six themes - Gender, First Nations, Youth, LGBTIQ, Community, and Ecosystem - investing in, and working alongside, leaders and initiatives that advance equity and strong leadership across Australia. Their work is hands-on, values-led and deeply relational; the impact stretches across communities and generations. ⚡ Impact in action: In 2025 alone, the Snow Foundation invested more than $16M across 120 partners - strengthening community organisations, elevating advocacy movements and backing 30 social change leaders in the Snow Entrepreneurs program. Snow’s philanthropy goes beyond giving money; they add value through advice, skills, research, advocacy and capital works. Relationships are at the heart of everything they do. In a nutshell: This is the role that creates clarity, rhythm and focus for a CEO who leads at pace across philanthropy and community. You’ll be the person who sees what’s coming, organises what matters, and creates the conditions for high-stakes leadership to drive impact. It’s part support, part operational control tower and part relational anchor for a team that values trust, care and momentum. The human heartbeat: You’ll work side-by-side with CEO Georgina Byron AM - a leader known for her clarity, integrity and care. Her work spans boardrooms and community spaces, and she is relied on by partners across sectors. Supporting a leader of this calibre requires someone who reads tone quickly, senses pressure points early, and can confidently guide attention to what truly matters. You’ll also be the steady presence across a tight, values-led team - the connective tissue that keeps information flowing and people aligned. ⚖️ The best kind of juggling act: Your days move between refining a briefing pack, recalibrating a high-pressure week, preparing context for a key meeting, or turning a messy thread of emails into one clean next step. You keep priorities aligned, conversations moving and timing clean - building small systems that shave minutes off the CEO’s day, whether that’s triaging the inbox or tightening a workflow. It’s the quiet precision behind the scenes that helps the CEO make clear decisions - and unlock outsized impact. ️ Your style: Finding the right fit for this purpose-led role is top of mind; values alignment is as important as your experience. You bring a steady, organised rhythm to your work - making complex weeks feel lighter through clarity, good judgement and clean execution. You’re quick to read a room, steady under pressure, and instinctive about what needs to rise to the top. You enjoy tools that make work cleaner and faster, using them thoughtfully to reduce friction rather than create noise. Above all, you work in a way that builds trust: attentive, discreet, values-driven, and consistently a step ahead. How we work: Snow Foundation is a close-knit, hands-on team of 16 across Sydney and Canberra, grounded in humility, transparency and a long-term commitment to social justice. People work closely, share context openly and collaborate with care - always focused on what serves communities best. It’s a culture shaped by empathy, trust and shared learning, where transparency guides decisions and ambition fuels Snow’s next chapter as an innovative, growing force in Australian philanthropy. ⚡ The detail: Based at Hub Hyde Park in Darlinghurst. A hybrid model of 5 days a week (with 3–4 days in the office). Salary aligned with senior EA market rates. Full, permanent working rights in Australia required. What's involved: The balance of work may shift over time, but to start: 〰️ 70% Executive Support & Leadership Rhythm Hold the rhythm that lets the CEO focus on what moves the needle. You’ll shape the week, sequence priorities and manage the calendar & inbox with crisp judgement and a discreet hand - filtering noise, elevating what’s essential and using smart shortcuts to keep momentum high. You’ll prepare tight briefing packs and sharp one-pagers, pull the right context together fast, and make sure every meeting, board paper and engagement lands with clarity, relevance and the right tone. You read timing and relational dynamics quickly - shifting meetings, protecting strategic time and spotting emerging bottlenecks early - becoming the steady partner who keeps leadership firing on all cylinders. And when the week suddenly tries to grow extra limbs, you’re the one who calmly clips them back into shape. 〰️ 20% Operational Coordination Keep the organisation humming behind the scenes. You’ll gather inputs, align information and sharpen materials so the Executive Team stays in sync. Enquiries across grants, governance and stakeholder engagement get triaged and actioned: follow-ups handled, logistics tidied, and documentation kept on point. Briefing deck, sensitive enquiry, complex milestone - even the odd travel tetris - you're the steady “we’ve got this” that keeps momentum on track. 〰️ 10% Office & Team Support Be the calm centre that keeps the team connected. You’ll keep the office sharp and welcoming, support rhythms across Sydney and Canberra, and make sure the essentials - tech, files, WHS basics - stay smooth and stress-free. Visitors feel looked after, supplies don’t mysteriously run out, and when something needs fixing, you’re already halfway to sorted. If any of the above resonated with you but you don’t tick every box: You should throw your hat in the ring. You might not have every checkbox ticked - but if you’re curious, quick to build new skills and can share how your existing skills and experience will translate into this context, we’d love to hear from you! More details about what to include on your application is provided via Ripple Opportunities portal. Submit an application via Ripple Opportunities (www.rippleopportunities.com) Ripple Opportunities works with the country's leading social impact businesses to match them with the next gen of impact creators. www.rippleopportunities.com Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Ripple Opportunities team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ⏰ Holding the rhythm for the CEO Coordinating operational tasks Supporting the team and office Key Strengths Executive support ⚙️ Operational coordination Team support Why Ripple Opportunities is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Ripple Opportunities not with Hatch.
