- Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Melbourne Hybrid Working
- Full-time Ongoing
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the leading voice for the social work profession, representing more than 17,000 members across Australia.
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner with the CEO in a high-profile, fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.
This is far more than diary management. You’ll become a trusted adviser and coordinator, ensuring the CEO and Executive Leadership Group operate efficiently while supporting strategic projects, governance activities and key stakeholder relationships.
If you enjoy solving problems, anticipating needs and making things happen, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll provide executive support while coordinating priorities across the Executive Leadership Group.
No two days will be the same.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing the CEO’s complex diary, meetings and correspondence,
- Support with preparing high-quality reports, presentations, briefing papers and executive communications,
- Coordinating Executive Leadership meetings, agendas and minutes,
- Supporting Board and committee logistics,
- Managing executive travel and stakeholder engagement,
- Coordinating strategic projects and organisational initiatives,
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
- Identifying opportunities to improve executive systems and business processes, and
- Managing confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion.
About You
You’re an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives supporting senior leaders and enjoys working autonomously. You are organised, proactive and always thinking several steps ahead.
You’ll bring:
- At least five years’ experience supporting CEOs or senior executives,
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills,
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills,
- Strong judgement and problem-solving capability,
- High levels of professionalism, discretion and integrity,
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel,
- Experience managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment, and
- The confidence to build productive relationships across all levels of an organisation.
Experience within a not-for-profit, professional association or member-based organisation will be highly regarded.
Why Join AASW?
At AASW you’ll contribute to work that supports the social work profession and strengthens communities across Australia.
We offer:
- A collaborative and supportive workplace,
- Hybrid working arrangements,
- Opportunities to contribute to strategic organisational initiatives,
- Professional development opportunities,
- A values-driven culture focused on respect, collaboration, integrity, accountability and responsiveness, and
- The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Executive Leadership Team.
Ready to Apply?
The AASW is committed to equal opportunities in employment and embraces diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage applications from culturally and ethnically diverse communities, particularly those underrepresented in the social work profession including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a disability.
If you’re an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a challenging, rewarding role where you can make a genuine organisational impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your application by 16 July 2026 including:
- Cover Letter
- Current Resume
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
