About Gateways:
At Gateways Support Services we walk alongside children, young people and adults with disability and their families to help build independence, confidence and connection. Our services span early childhood intervention, respite, skill development, independent living, specialist care, and more, always shaped around the needs of each individual.
We are a diverse team of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, gamers, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more. What unites us is a shared passion for supporting people with disability and making every day a better day. Guided by our values of Commitment, Opportunity, Respect, Excellence and Empathy, everything we do is about creating safe, high-quality supports that help people thrive and enjoy a better quality of life.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-quality executive and governance support to the CEO, Executive and Board.
This is a temporary, max-term opportunity offering the chance to work with a collaborative and high-performing executive team in the not-for-profit sector. You'll play a key role in supporting continuity across Executive and Board operations, while being part of an organisation where purpose, inclusion and belonging genuinely matter.
About you
You will bring:
* Extensive experience providing executive-level support, ideally including Board or governance support
* Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proven ability to coordinate, prepare and manage high-quality meeting and Board papers within tight timeframes.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate, collaborate and build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
* A high level of discretion, professionalism and integrity
* Experience working within the disability, health, community services or not-for-profit sector.
What's in it for you?
At Gateways you will find more than a job – you will find purpose. Every role contributes to safe, high-quality supports and positive outcomes for people with disability and their families. You will be part of a team that celebrates individuality, fosters belonging and creates opportunities to learn and grow.
We also offer:
* Flexible work options to support work-life balance
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year
* Convenient onsite parking
* Employee Assistance Program
* Free flu vaccinations
* Career development and progression opportunities in a growing organisation
* Access to staff discounts across health, fitness, and lifestyle services
If successful in this role, you will need to obtain the following compliance documents:
* NDIS Workers Screening Check Clearance
* NDIS Workers Orientation Module (certificate of completion)
* Working with Children Check (Victorian, Employee)
* Victorian Driver's License
For further information and/or to request a position description, please email
Please include an updated resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
At Gateways, we know that diversity makes us stronger and belonging makes us better. We want every team member to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disability.
If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process so you can show us your best self, please let us know. We want this experience to be fair, inclusive and accessible for everyone.
Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.