Executive Assistant & Compliance Administrator

Australian Services Union (Vic/Tas Branch); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Services Union (Vic/Tas Branch) is seeking an Executive Assistant & Compliance Administrator to support the Branch Secretary and elected officers, handling confidential information and complex duties. You will assist governance processes, policy reviews, and compliance reporting, while coordinating secretariat functions for meetings and events across Victoria and Tasmania.

Join a dynamic union committed to workers' rights and growth, offering a role that combines executive support

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Interest in governance, compliance, policy or board administration.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate secretariat functions for meetings and events.
• Support governance reviews and compliance reporting.
• Prepare and update reports and compliance registers.
• Assist Branch Secretary and elected officers in daily governance tasks.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Governance & Compliance

Board administration

Job description

An exciting opportunity to combine executive support, compliance reporting activities and supporting the ASU Branch Executive – active workplace delegates from local government, community sector and ASU industry coverage who are charged with governance responsibility for our union.

Why Join Us?

As the Executive Assistant & Compliance Administrator, you'll work closely with senior leadership and elected officers, providing high level assistance as required to the Branch Secretary and elected officers, trusted with complex duties and sensitive information.

About Us

The ASU is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive unions, advocating for fairness, equity, and dignity in the workplace. Our Victorian and Tasmanian Branch is deeply committed to supporting members, building strong workplace representation, and driving campaigns that improve working lives.

The ASU is an organising union that protects and improves our members' working lives. Our union is growing, using strategies to bring workers together to collectively stand to improve wages and conditions. Delegate development is central to everything we do as we see this as fundamental to continuing to grow and build power as a union.

Your Impact

As part of a union committed to building power across our industries, we seek passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Ideal applicants will bring enthusiasm for ASU’s values and a strong commitment to activism that advances the rights and conditions of ASU members and all workers across the movement.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

Partner with senior leaders & governance

Provide trusted support to the Branch Secretary and elected officers while supporting the Branch Executive – ASU office holders committed to ensuring their union runs effectively.

More than a traditional EA role

Alongside executive support responsibilities, you'll support policy reviews, governance processes, and compliance reporting activities.

Support continuous improvement

Help strengthen organisational systems, support key performance reporting and contribute to projects that improve how the organisation operates.

Varied and meaningful work

No two days are the same. From coordinating and providing secretariat functions to executive meetings and events, to preparing reports and updating compliance registers, you'll be involved in a wide range of activities.

Make a difference

Be part of a values-driven organisation that advocates for workers and supports union members across Victoria and Tasmania.

Ideal Candidate

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Loves being organised and staying one step ahead.
• Has strong attention to detail and a passion for accuracy.
• Enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders and managing confidential information.
• Has an interest in governance, compliance, policy and/or board administration.
• Wants to build a long-term career in executive support, governance and organisational leadership.

Queries

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Victor Oyugi, Director- Finance, Risk & Compliance, at [e-mail] or 0417 551124