Executive Assistant to the Director

Sydney Anglicans; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sydney Anglicans seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to the Director of Safe Ministry (ODSM) in the Sydney CBD. The role provides high‑level support, diary management, correspondence, reporting and priority coordination for the Director, in a hybrid work arrangement.

You will coordinate governance activities, manage sensitive screening records, and build relationships with senior clergy and Anglican partners while improving administrative systems through automation and better workflows.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as Executive Assistant or similar.
• Experience supporting boards / committees, including agendas, minutes, reports and tracking actions.
• Ability to anticipate executive needs and manage priorities with high-level support.
• Proven experience coordinating complex administrative or operational projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and leveraging tech for efficiency.
• Experience using board management software and CRM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Director of Safe Ministry, including diary management, correspondence, reporting and priority management.
• Coordinate governance activities, meetings, events and projects, ensuring documentation and follow-up actions are completed accurately and on time.
• Administer sensitive Safe Ministry screening processes, records and enquiries with confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Maintain effective relationships with senior clergy, boards, parishes and Anglican organisations.
• Improve administrative systems and workflows through records management, automation and digitisation.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Board support

MS Office 365

CRM systems

Records management

Communication skills

Tools

Board management software

CRM systems

Job description

Sydney Anglicans ODSM
Location: Sydney CBD, NSW
Location type: Hybrid
Date advertised: 8th October 2026
Job Type: Full time
Closing Date: 21st October 2026

Role Type

Permanent

• Full-time
• Mid-level Senior

Description

About us

Our team at the Sydney Anglican Offices are dedicated to supporting the growth of God’s Kingdom by providing valued services to churches and organisations across the Anglican Diocese of Sydney.

This role sits within the Office of the Director of Safe Ministry (ODSM) which plays a significant role in supporting safe ministry practices across the Diocese and the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons through screening, training, policies and advice. ODSM also administers the complaints procedure in relation to clergy and church workers.

About the role

To provide executive assistance to the Director, enhancing their capacity to effectively undertake their role, and to understand and proficiently represent the Director’s position regarding administrative matters related to the office. This includes:

• Providing proactive, high-level executive support to the Director of Safe Ministry, including diary, correspondence, reporting and priority management.
• Coordinating governance activities, meetings, events and projects, ensuring documentation and follow-up actions are completed accurately and on time.
• Administering sensitive Safe Ministry screening processes, records and enquiries with confidentiality, discretion and sound judgement.
• Maintaining effective relationships with senior clergy, boards, parishes, Anglican organisations and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Improving administrative systems and workflows through effective records management, automation, digitisation and continuous improvement.

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 5 years’ experience in the role of Executive Assistant or a similar role. They will also have the following qualities:

• At least 5 years’ experience in an executive assistant role or similar.
• Experience in supporting boards / committees, including preparing agendas, minutes, reports, tracking actions.
• Ability to anticipate executive needs, proactively manage priorities and provide high level support.
• Proven experience coordinating and delivering complex administrative or operational projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, with the ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrated experience using board management software, CRM and records management systems.
• Demonstrated capability to identified opportunities to automate, streamline and improve administrative processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing professional correspondence, board papers and reports.

Consistent with the ethos and values of the Sydney Anglican Offices, applicants for the position must have a demonstrated Christian commitment and be an active member of a church. Knowledge of the Diocese is an advantage.

Why Work For Us?

• Serve the gospel by supporting local churches.
• CBD location
• Salary packaging options
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Closing Date: 21/10/2026

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Check, a Safe Ministry Check and have a valid working visa.

Please be aware that this job ad was placed and authorised only for the sydneyanglicans.net website.