Executive Assistant to CEO & ELT Coordinator — Hybrid

Socialventures; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Collaborative culture

Exposure to senior leaders

Meaningful social impact

Job summary

Social Ventures Australia is seeking an organised, proactive Executive Assistant to the CEO who will also coordinate the ELT and governance processes. This role sits at the heart of our purpose-driven organisation, supporting senior leaders and translating priorities into action across the organisation.

You’ll manage the CEO’s diary, coordinate ELT meetings, and help drive accountability while building strong relationships with teams and key stakeholders in Australia’s not-for-profit sector.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented approach with attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating actions or executive team priorities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's complex diary, travel and admin priorities.
• Coordinate ELT meetings, agendas, papers and action logs.
• Support communication between CEO, ELT, Board and stakeholders.
• Drive accountability by tracking actions and strategic priorities.
• Assist with governance administration in partnership with the Company Secretary.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations.
• Build relationships across SVA and act as connection between teams.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Governance coordination

Discretion & confidentiality

Job description

Social Ventures Australia is seeking an organised, proactive Executive Assistant to the CEO who will also coordinate the ELT and governance processes. This role sits at the heart of our purpose-driven organisation, supporting senior leaders and translating priorities into action across the organisation.

You’ll manage the CEO’s diary, coordinate ELT meetings, and help drive accountability while building strong relationships with teams and key stakeholders in Australia’s not-for-profit sector.