Executive Assistant

Junction Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new Tonsley office

Values-driven organisation

Professional development

You Are Amazing Day

NAIDOC Day

Wellbeing programs

Harvey Norman pricing

Health insurance

Job summary

Junction Australia is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Head of Social Impact and Executive Managers across our Child, Family & Community Services portfolios. Based in our brand-new Tonsley office, this fixed-term maternity leave contract runs through 18 February 2028.

You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, prepare reports and presentations, support events, and help maintain efficient systems.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level administrative support in a medium-sized organisation.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus at all levels.
• High attention to detail with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to produce professional documents with graphics to enhance visual appeal.
• Advanced computer literacy with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive calendars and manage correspondence.
• Prepare professional reports and presentations.
• Support meetings and events and maintain efficient systems and processes.
• Help produce and format documents with graphics for impact.
• Build positive working relationships with senior leaders and staff.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Confidentiality

Document creation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part‑time 60.8 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE) OR Full‑time 76 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) - subject to candidate preference.

Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award Level 4

Executive Assistant, Social Impact

About Us

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Seeking opportunities to build positive pathways and connected thriving communities, we are one of the few South Australian organisations offering an integrated model of housing and support. Together, we are committed to effecting long‑term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys building strong relationships, creating order, and helping leaders achieve meaningful outcomes?

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Head of Social Impact and Executive Managers across our Child, Family & Community Services portfolios. This is an opportunity to join a purpose‑driven organisation and play an important role in supporting services that make a genuine difference in the lives of South Australians.

Based in our brand‑new Tonsley office, this fixed‑term maternity leave contract through to 18 February 2028 offers the opportunity to become a valued member of a collaborative leadership team and contribute to work that creates positive social impact across our communities.

As Executive Assistant, Social Impact, you will be a trusted partner to senior leaders, providing high‑quality administrative and organisational support. You will coordinate calendars, manage correspondence, prepare professional reports and presentations, support meetings and events, and help maintain efficient systems and processes. Your attention to detail, professionalism and ability to build positive working relationships will help ensure our leaders can focus on delivering positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, takes pride in producing high‑quality work, and is motivated by being part of an organisation that creates lasting community impact.

What We Offer:

• Work from our brand‑new modern office in Tonsley
• Be part of a values‑driven organisation making a real difference in the community
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A You Are Amazing Day, giving you an additional day of paid leave each year
• A dedicated NAIDOC Day to attend community celebrations
• Strong commitment to employee wellbeing
• Access to Harvey Norman wholesale pricing
• Corporate health insurance options and annual flu vaccinations

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a highly passionate professional who:

• Has experience in providing administrative support at an executive level in a medium‑sized organisation
• Possess strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus across all levels of an organisation
• Has high levels of attention to detail coupled with problem‑solving abilities
• Can work professionally and maintain strict confidentiality
• Has the ability to produce professional documents to a high standard, incorporating graphics to enhance visual appeal
• Has a high level of computer literacy and advanced competency in using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other database applications

You Will Need To:

• Complete our online application process
• Holdor be willing to obtaina currentNationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Holdor be willing to obtaina current Safe Environments Certificate
• Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive
• Undergo pre‑employment testing as part of the recruitment process

Applications close: 5:00 PM, Sunday, 29 November 2026. Please note, we may close applications early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.