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Looking for a fulfilling role where you are empowered to help others and can create real change? Join our team and help people breathe better so they can live freely.
At Asthma Australia, we love what we do. We are inspired by our purpose and our vision that no one experiences a life restricted by asthma.
Things are about to get even better. We are currently in a time of exciting transformation to better enable us to serve those who need us most and to have lasting impact by influencing system change.
Our strategic mission is to serve our community in a way that is person-centered and we apply that focus to the people who work with us too.
At Asthma Australia:
- we learn what works and plan what’s next
- we empathise and empower
- we’re inclusive and collaborative
- we’re caring and courageous
- we’re passionate and persistent.
Everyone in our team enjoys flexible working options and is supported to access the leave needed to balance work and life well. We measure the wellbeing and engagement of people across our teams regularly and are always looking for ways to maintain and improve our consistently positive results.
Our vision for inclusion at Asthma Australia is to foster real belonging so that the diversity of people who work with us feel respected for who they are. We want our people to feel fully enabled to make their unique contribution to our mission. We have clear objectives and accountability for action to guide our progress as we nurture an inclusive culture both within our organisation and for all those who engage with our services now and into the future.
Executive Officer – Supporting CEO
Asthma Australia is a purpose-driven, ambitious national health peak body on a mission to halve preventable asthma hospitalisations by 2030 and create better health outcomes for people living with asthma, a condition that affects 2.8 million Australians. We are an impact-focused organisation that combines the power of lived experience with evidence-based solutions to drive person centred approaches and influence systems change. We deliver education, asthma support services, advocacy, policy and research to help people breathe better so they can live freely. Our vision is no one experiences a life restricted by asthma.
About the role
This is a hands-on role responsible for managing the CEO’s schedule, streamlining internal communication and delivering high-quality admin and support. You will lead our small Business Services admin team and ensure Sydney Head Office runs efficiently. You will also liaise with senior stakeholders and coordinate executive travel, meeting schedules and agenda, briefing packs, and provide logistical support to the Board. The needs of the role require a hybrid work pattern with a minimum of 3 days in office.
About you
You are a proactive, organised and adaptable professional, ready to play a central role in supporting business to run smoothly across the organisation. You bring 5+ years’ experience supporting executive leaders, a calm and solutions focused approach, excellent planning and communication skills and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. You are tech savvy, thrive in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple priorities with composure while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Additional benefits
We offer salary packaging options, flexible work arrangements, additional paid leave, a comprehensive EAP offering for you and your immediate family and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. Join a passionate team driven by purpose and connected by shared core values and be supported to realise your potential in an inclusive workplace culture awarded for its work practices and high employee engagement.
If you have specific questions after reading the position description attached, please email Megan Salmon by email msalmon@asthma.org.au using the subject line: Executive Officer – Supporting CEO enquiry via AA website.
