Executive Assistant, Social Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new office

Salary packaging

Professional development

You Are Amazing Day

NAIDOC Day

Flexible work

Wellbeing program

Harvey Norman pricing

Health insurance

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Junction is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Head of Social Impact and the executive team across Child, Family & Community Services portfolios. Based in our new Tonsley office, you will manage calendars, correspondence, reports and presentations, and help run meetings and events.

You will work closely with senior leaders, maintain confidential information with discretion, and contribute to efficient systems enabling our leaders to focus on delivering positive outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level admin support in a medium-sized organisation.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus across all levels of an organisation.
• High levels of attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Must maintain confidentiality and produce professional documents with graphics.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related database applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calendars and manage correspondence for executives.
• Prepare professional reports and presentations.
• Support meetings and events; arrange logistics as needed.
• Maintain efficient systems and processes to support leadership.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Report writing

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database apps

Job description

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
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• 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
• Flexible work practices
• 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 CertificateHold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive
• Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process

How to Apply

For further confidential enquiries, please contact Sean Lappin, Head of Social Impact, 0461 559 263.

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.