Board Governance & CEO Executive Assistant

Resthaven Careers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Resthaven, a not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia, seeks a skilled governance professional to support the Board and CEO at the centre of leadership. You will oversee board papers, minutes and governance records, ensuring compliance and timely briefings.

You’ll manage executive duties, calendar, correspondence, travel, and key stakeholder relationships, liaising with Board members and government departments, requiring discretion and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in business administration, governance, law, or related field.
• Experience managing Board and subcommittee operations (papers, minutes, governance reporting).
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and compliance in not-for-profit or similar sector.
• Outstanding written communication, producing clear, professional documents.
• Advanced MS Office and experience with Board portals (e.g., Diligent).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute Board/committee papers, agendas, minutes, and materials.
• Maintain governance registers, charters, and delegation framework.
• Support regulatory reporting under Aged Care Act 2024 and ACNC Act 2012.
• Brief CEO/Board/Exec on legislative and governance developments.
• Manage CEO calendar, correspondence, travel, and meeting prep.
• Liaise with Board members, govt departments, and external stakeholders.
• Draft correspondence, briefing papers, and presentations for CEO/Board Chair.
• Lead a small reception and administration team.

Skills

Board governance

Executive support

Discretion

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Diligent Board portal

Prioritisation

Education

Tertiary qualification in business administration/governance/law

Experience in governance/secretarial role

Tools

Diligent

Job description

Resthaven, a not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia, seeks a skilled governance professional to support the Board and CEO at the centre of leadership. You will oversee board papers, minutes and governance records, ensuring compliance and timely briefings.

You’ll manage executive duties, calendar, correspondence, travel, and key stakeholder relationships, liaising with Board members and government departments, requiring discretion and professional judgment.