Introduction:
Who We Are
Bamara bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.
Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.
Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.
Culture and Community
Bamara is a First Nation’s organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds
The Good stuff
- Generous salary between $85,000 to $95,000
- 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
- Birthday leave
- Yearly Flu shot
- Retail and Entertainment discounts across leading brands through Flare Benefits program
- Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
- Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
- Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
- First Nations Perspective training
- Rewards and recognition program
- Performance related bonuses
Description:
What success looks like
The Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator provides high-level executive support to the ELT while coordinating strategic projects and organisational initiatives across the business. This role is responsible for ensuring ELT operations are efficient, priorities are managed effectively, and key projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high standard. The position requires exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and can confidently manage competing priorities.
Skills and Experiences:
What makes you a great fit
- Qualifications in Business Administration, Project Management or related discipline
- Experience of working within employment services, community services, government or not-for-profit organisation's highly regarded
- Understanding of governance and Board reporting processes
- Knowledge of project management methodologies
- Demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant or relevant skills, Project Coordinator or similar senior administrative role
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Initiative and sound judgement
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Adaptability and resilience
- High attention to detail
- Professional integrity
- Ability to influence and coordinate across teams
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
- Strong project coordination and planning capability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams)
- Experience in preparing reports, presentations and meeting papers
- Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team
- Must pass and have a current Police Check (ongoing requirement for employment)
- Must pass and have a current Working with Children Check and/or Vulnerable Persons Check (ongoing requirement)
