Organisation : Being
Location : New South Wales, Sydney (Wooloomooloo)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities, Mental Health
Salary type : Hourly
Salary : $29.04 per hour
Application closing date : 7 Sep, 2018
About the organisation
Being is the independent, NSW peak organisation for people with a lived/living experience of mental health issues and emotional distress. Our primary focus is to ensure the voices of people with mental health issues and emotional distress are heard by decision makers, service providers, and the community. With a long-standing history of operation, Being is in a unique position to influence NSW policy, legislation, and service delivery, to improve the outcomes for the communities we serve by providing advice to the mental health sector on people’s views and experiences of the way mental health services are delivered. We support people to advocate and provide input into decision making at all levels through a co-design process and peer–led activities.
Being has a strong focus on human rights, and as such advocate for the rights of people with mental health issues and emotional distress to live and participate in the communities they choose.
We are a value based organisation whose work is underpinned by Recovery-Oriented and Trauma-Informed principles including respect, social justice, and transparency, and a belief that recovery is possible for every individual.
Being engages with their members, Government, Community Managed Organisations, and the community through the provision of resources and information, consultations and submissions, research and evaluation, and education and training.
Being receives core and project funding from the Mental Health Commission of NSW and the NSW Ministry of Health.
About the role
EXECUTIVE SUPPORT OFFICER
(Part-time 28 hours per week – with the possibility or more hours)
- An exciting career opportunity with a leading NFP mental health organisation
- Be part of a passionate team of change-makers
- Support the CEO and Board of Trustees in the delivery of key projects
- Location in the Woolloomooloo area, close to public transport (train and buses)
Being is currently seeking applications from suitably-experienced candidates to take on the role of Executive Support Officer to join our busy and dynamic team.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the role requires the ability to work in a complex and demanding environment. Responsibilities include providing and coordinating administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer including ensuring accurate and timely administrative systems and processes, including preparation and distribution of agendas and minutes, record keeping and provision of diary management. The ability to multitask and manage conflicting demands is a priority. Confidentiality and professionalism is essential to the role.
Due to the nature of the role, the Executive Support Officer may be required to work after office hours with occasional travel to regional areas within NSW to support the CEO and organisation at external conferences, training forums and other events.
This position is classified Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHCADS) 2010 Level 3 Pay Point 1 ($29.04 per hour) and offered as a one-year contract. |
Closing date for applications – Close of business, Friday 7th September 2018 at 5:00pm
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Executive Support Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities, #Mental_Health
