Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs. About the role Part time permanent position (4 days/week) based in Canberra, ACT. This is an opportunity to play a critical role within the small and highly dedicated Policy and Government Relations Directorate. The role offers exposure to a wide range of policy issues and the chance to work closely with teams across the organisation while supporting Dementia Australia's advocacy agenda. Reporting directly to the Executive Director Policy and Government Relations, you will be responsible for: Diary management: Planning and scheduling meetings and activities in collaboration with the Executive Director Managing invitations and correspondence to and from the Executive Director, including responding, rescheduling and prioritising accordingly, keeping the Executive Director informed Preparing action schedules in advance of meetings, and provide secretarial support including agenda preparation and distribution and minute taking Answering, screening, and directing telephone calls and emails in an appropriate and timely manner Organising appropriate venues, catering and travel arrangements Ensuring authorisation and payment of invoices and expenses Streamlining processes to manage the flow of information to and from the Executive Director, ensuring efficiency, consistency and accuracy. What is in it for you? Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits. Leave allowances: In addition to your annual leave allowance, you will receive one day paid birthday leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these days fall within your regular working schedule), up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading. Work/life balance: Flexible, hybrid work arrangements. Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia. Wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family plus access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs and paid study leave. Option to purchase additional leave. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following: Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (Business or Administration or similar) OR lesser formal qualifications (Cert IV in Business or Administration or similar) Minimum two years of experience in a complex, busy executive assistant or administration role Experience managing an executive office in a geographically dispersed organisation Excellent time management skills to organise and prioritise work demand Great people skills and proven track record building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders (internally and externally) Demonstrated energy, flexibility and a can-do attitude, sense of humour and a commitment to personal growth Experience using available technologies and information to maximise efficiency (including MS Office Suite. AI platforms). Our culture statements We are aligned in our Purpose We lead with our Head and Heart We work together Collaboratively About us Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the over 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. Our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving our core purpose and strategic priorities. For specific role enquiries, please contact dementia.org.au Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the About you section, will not be considered.
