Executive Assistant – Governance & Board Operations

Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd; Richmond Shire; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Company Secretary and General Counsel. The role ensures smooth governance and executive operations with strong coordination and confidentiality.

You will coordinate board papers, meetings, events, and support governance administration while assisting senior leadership and maintaining discretion on confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Executive Assistant or governance administration role.
• Experience supporting senior executives, Boards or Board Committees.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proven ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Evidence of, or progression towards, Police Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive, governance and administrative support to the General Counsel and Company Secretary.
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, agendas, papers and minutes.
• Prepare legal documentation, reports and presentations with strict confidentiality.
• Coordinate governance events, including functions and off-site meetings.

Skills

Executive Assistant experience

Board Secretariat

Governance administration

MS Office proficiency

Board papers and minutes

Confidential information handling

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Company Secretary and General Counsel. The role ensures smooth governance and executive operations with strong coordination and confidentiality.

You will coordinate board papers, meetings, events, and support governance administration while assisting senior leadership and maintaining discretion on confidential information.