Executive Assistant To The Ceo

Yarra Ranges Kinders Inc.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Head Office Chirnside Park

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Yarra Ranges Kindergartens (YRK) is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide high-level executive and governance support. You will manage critical communications, calendars, and travel, while ensuring smooth operations and supporting organisational communications.

The role requires proactive, solutions-focused professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information and work across multiple governance activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at senior/executive level.
• Excellent organisational and scheduling abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEO calendar, appointments, correspondence and travel.
• Prepare agendas, papers and presentations for Board/executive meetings.
• Coordinate governance activities and liaise with Board Chair.
• Oversee projects with deadlines and deliverables.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Support organisation-wide communication platforms and strategies.
• Provide admin support to ensure smooth operations across 22 kindergarten services.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Discretion

Problem solving

Education

Experience as Executive Assistant at senior/executive level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Communication tools

Job description

Make a Difference in Early Childhood Education | Hybrid Role

Join a high-performing, supportive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of young learners.
Work from home and at our modern Head Office in Chirnside Park. Part-time (0.8) will be considered for the right candidate. Immediate start available!

About Us

At Yarra Ranges Kindergartens (YRK), we proudly oversee 22 kindergartens across the beautiful Yarra Ranges, fostering a lifelong love of learning. Our passionate CEO leads with vision and heart — and we’re looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to help bring that vision to life.

About the Role

As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you’ll provide high-level executive and governance support, manage critical communications, and ensure smooth operations at the highest level of the organisation.

You’ll be the CEO’s trusted partner — anticipating needs, managing priorities, and ensuring deadlines are met — while also supporting broader organisational communication initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, appointments, correspondence and travel
• Prepare agendas, papers, and presentations for Board and executive meetings
• Coordinate governance activities and liaise with the Board Chair
• Oversee key projects, tracking deadlines and deliverables
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Support the implementation of organisational communication platforms and strategies
• Provide administrative support to ensure the effective running of 22 kindergarten services

About You

You are a self-motivated, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic environments. You stay two steps ahead, solve problems before they arise, and handle sensitive matters with the utmost professionalism.

You will bring:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at senior/executive level
• Outstanding organisational, time-management, and prioritisation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office and communication tools
• A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure
• A genuine passion for supporting early childhood education and community impact

Why Join YRK?

• Hybrid working: work from home and at our modern Chirnside Park Head Office
• Supportive and values-driven culture: collaborative, high-performing team
• Competitive salary package
• Stunning natural surroundings of the Yarra Ranges
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the future of young learners