The Organisation
Established in 1996, VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria. VACCHO supports and empowers its 34 Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) members to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for 78,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.
What's in it for you?
* 2.5-year fixed term contract
* Flexible work arrangements considered once established in the role.
* Access to PBI Salary Packaging
* 17.5% leave loading
* Generous leave entitlements including gifted leave for Christmas closure.
* Organisational early finish Fridays
* Great inner-city Collingwood office with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities
Your Impact
In this newly created position, you will report into the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and provide high-level executive and governance support to the COO and VACCHO Board.
Specifically, you will:
* Manage complex calendars, priorities, and communications
* Prepare papers, reports, presentations, and correspondence
* Coordinate Board and Executive meetings, agendas, minutes, and follow-ups
* Act as a key liaison between the CEO, COO, Board, Executives, and stakeholders
* Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
* Coordinate domestic and international travel
* Support budget tracking, expenses, and invoice processing
What you bring
You are an experienced Executive Assistant who brings calm, clarity, and confidence to senior-level environments. You are highly organised, trusted to manage sensitive information with integrity and enjoy working across governance, administration, and executive support functions.
You will have:
* Proven experience providing high-level executive support to senior executives or Board with sound judgement and a proactive approach to anticipating needs.
* Exceptional attention to detail, written communication and proof-reading skills.
* The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
* A high proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
A strong understanding of Aboriginal Community Control, demonstrated commitment to working in culturally safe and respectful ways with Aboriginal communities and organisations, and understanding of LGBTQIASB+ inclusion and diverse identities will be highly regarded.
* Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply, as your cultural and lived experiences are central to the work VACCHO does.
If you share in VACCHO's vision for vibrant, health and self-determining Aboriginal communities, then apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter or phone Emma Naglieri on for a confidential discussion.