Date: 18 Jun 2026
Location:
Lewisham, NSW, AU, 2049
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Requisition ID: 2275
About Us
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.
Your Role
Join Vinnies NSW in a pivotal Executive Assistant role supporting our Chief Financial Officer who is also the Executive Director, Enabling Services. This is a highly trusted position at the centre of key organisational functions including Finance, Governance, Risk and Safeguarding, ICT, Legal, Procurement, Fleet, and Property. You'll provide sophisticated executive support while coordinating governance activities, Board and Committee processes, leadership initiatives, and strategic priorities that help ensure the Society operates effectively, responsibly and in line with its mission. This role is ideal for an experienced people orientated Executive Assistant who thrives in complex environments where professionalism, discretion, governance excellence and attention to detail are critical.
If you're an experienced Executive Assistant looking to make a meaningful contribution within a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Applications close COB 29 June 2026
Your Responsibility
Provide high level executive support to the Chief Financial Officer / Executive Director, Enabling Services, including diary, email and travel management.
Provide secretariat support to key governance committees, including the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee and Governance and Nominations Committee.
Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and action tracking for working groups including Modern Slavery and Sustainability initiatives.
Manage the preparation, collation and distribution of Board, Committee and leadership papers, including administration through Diligent for the Enabling Services Directorate.
Support the coordination and follow-through of executive priorities, commitments and leadership team initiatives.
Facilitate onboarding activities for new Enabling Services Leadership Team members.
Support procurement contract execution processes and executive expense management.
Arrange team events, catering, travel and accommodation bookings for the broader Enabling Services team.
Build strong relationships with Board members, Committee members, Executive Assistants and senior stakeholders across the organisation.
Contribute to effective risk management, governance compliance and workplace health and safety practices.
You Will Need
Great people skills as an integral member of the Enabling Services Leadership Team
Proven experience supporting senior executives, ideally at C-suite level, within a complex corporate or NFP environment.
Demonstrated experience providing governance and secretariat support to Boards, Committees or senior leadership forums.
Strong understanding of governance, compliance, risk management or finance related environments.
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Advanced diary management, planning and coordination skills.
Experienced in minute taking, with the ability to capture key discussions, decisions and actions accurately.
Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated discretion, sound judgement and the ability to manage highly confidential information.
Desirable:
Certificate IV in Business Administration or a related qualification.
Minimum 5 years' work experience in an EA role.
Experience working within a membership-based, governance focused or community services organisation.
Apply Now
If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.
We offer:
Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth.
Wellbeing Support – EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
Flexible Work Options – Enjoy hybrid/flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.
The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.
