Executive Assistant to Chief Legal and Governance Officer

About the role

The Executive Assistant supports the Chief Legal and Governance Officer in a high‑profile not‑for‑profit environment, handling diary, inbox, meeting coordination and confidential documentation. This role demands professionalism, discretion and strong organisational skills.

Key responsibilities

• Provide proactive diary, inbox, travel and meeting support, escalating urgent matters.
• Prepare, format and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing notes.
• Coordinate governance meetings, committees and working groups, managing agendas, papers and action registers.
• Support legal, risk, compliance, quality, safeguarding and company secretariat matters, tracking deadlines and policy cycles.
• Maintain accurate records, document registers and version control with secure handling of sensitive documents.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in business administration, governance, legal or office administration.
• Experience providing executive assistance to senior leaders, preferably in not‑for‑profit, community services, government or legal environments.
• Strong organisational, diary‑management and proofreading abilities.
• Professional interpersonal skills and confidence liaising with senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with tax‑effective salary packaging.
• Hybrid working model and flexible work options.
• Purpose‑led work supporting over 300,000 Victorians annually.
• Family‑friendly, values‑driven culture.