Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Hobart or Launceston | Location flexibility will be based on the successful candidate

Be the trusted partner behind a purpose-driven organisation

At St. Giles, we have been supporting Tasmanians to live their best lives since 1937. As one of Tasmania’s leading not-for-profit providers of disability and allied health services, we are committed to creating positive outcomes for the people, families and communities we serve every day.

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to out Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of an organisation that makes a genuine difference across Tasmania.

About the Opportunity
As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will be a trusted advisor and key enabler of executive effectiveness. You will manage competing priorities, anticipate needs, and ensure the CEO can focus on strategic leadership and organisational outcomes.

This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to build strong relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage the CEO's busy and complex calendar, appointments and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record meeting minutes and follow up actions.
• Provide high-level administrative support, including correspondence, document management and records administration.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgement.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, research and executive communications. and other key documents.
• Support strategic projects and organisational initiatives as required.

About You

You are an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with senior leaders.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar senior administrative role.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence working with a range of digital systems.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Why Join St. Giles?

At St. Giles, we value our people and the important work they do.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• Access to salary packaging benefits
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• A supportive, collaborative and values-driven workplace
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for Tasmanians and their families living with disability

Ready to Apply?
If you are an experienced Executive Assistant Looking for a role where your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

For a copy of the Position Description, please contact our People & Culture team.

Submit your current resume and cover letter addressing your previous experience to the key responsibilities and your alignment to the "about you" criteria to [email protected] Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period.

Applications close 9am, Monday 24 August 2026

To learn more about St. Giles and the services we provide across Tasmania, visit https://stgiles.org.au