Executive Assistant/Office Manager /NCFH Board and Advisory Group Administrator

Fixed Term Part Time

Flexible 48 to 76 hours per fortnight 

Funded to 30/06/2026 (extension dependent on funding)

The National Centre for Farmer Health (a partnership between Western District Health Service and Deakin University) is seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant and NCFH Board/ Advisory Group Administrator to be responsible for supporting the Director and NCFH Leadership team to implement the strategic goals of the Centre. The role will be responsible for the provision of a range of administrative tasks relating to Governance, budget planning, Board and Advisory Group agendas/minutes/correspondence, submissions and strategic relationships. The position will assist with management of the Board and Advisory Group recruitment, orientation, annual evaluation and coordination of Board meetings (online and face-to-face) and special events (e.g. NCFH Symposium).

The Executive Assistant will ensure timely expert coordination, communication and professional support, including managing a diverse range of issues, services, stakeholders and projects relating to key NCFH strategic objectives. The position will assist with the identification, cultivation and management of relationships with existing, new and potential stakeholders. The position will coordinate high level meetings initiated by the NCFH Director or Board Chair and coordinate the submission of reports, briefings and related documents for the attention of (and on behalf of) the NCFH Board and Advisory Group. The role will ensure that key tasks are coordinated and communicated to the right people (internal and external stakeholders) for the delivery of required outcomes.

You will bring:

• Formal qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, management, finance) and /or equivalent experience (5 years+)

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment and novated leasing.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• A range of internal and external developmental and supportive opportunities.
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

 For more details take a look at our Position Description.

 Closing Date: Saturday 31 May 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 2 June 2025

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police Check. Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.