Part time Executive Officer

Environmental Health Professionals Australia Limited; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Environmental Health Professionals Australia Limited in Melbourne seeks an Executive Officer for a job-share role (15–18 hours per week), working remotely and partnering with a Senior Executive Officer and Board to drive operations, governance and member engagement. Travel across Victoria is required occasionally.

You will prepare agendas, support committees, manage conferences and webinars, oversee budgets and financial reporting, and write clear corporate communications for members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Officer or in a similar leadership role within a professional membership organisation.
• Strong governance, financial management and event execution background.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment while maintaining collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas, draft minutes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive action items following Board meetings
• Coordinate, attend, and provide operational support to key working committees
• Lead end-to-end management of national conferences, forums, and webinars, including program development and speaker liaison
• Manage budgets, liaise with bookkeepers, and assist with financial reporting and annual audits
• Write clear, engaging corporate communications, social media, newsletters, and member updates

Skills

Governance

Financial management

Event management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Remote autonomy

Job description

Environmental Health Professionals Australia – Melbourne VIC

Environmental Health Professionals Australia is looking for a dynamic Executive Officer to join in a job-share capacity (15-18 hours per week, spread over 2–3 days). Working remotely, you will partner closely with a Senior Executive Officer and Board to drive operations, governance, and member engagement. Travel throughout Victoria will be required at times.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare agendas, draft minutes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive action items following Board meetings
• Coordinate, attend, and provide operational support to key working committees
• Lead the end-to-end management of national conferences, forums, and webinars, including program development and speaker liaison
• Manage budgets, liaise with bookkeepers, and assist with financial reporting and annual audits
• Write clear, engaging corporate communications, social media, newsletters, and member updates

About you

• At least 5 years of experience as an Executive Officer (or similar leadership role) within a professional membership organisation
• Strong background in governance, financial management, and event execution
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment while maintaining strong collaborative relationships
• 15-18 hours per week across 2–3 days with flexible scheduling available
• 100% Remote with face-to-face meet ups several times a year

• Superannuation