Executive Assistant

_{31st July, 2026}

About the Role
In this role, you will support the CEO leading this growing, purposeful and passionate organisation. The Executive Assistant to the CEO is a pivotal role within the organisation, providing high-level administrative, operational and coordination support to the CEO and the broader organisation. The position plays a critical role in strengthening organisational systems, supporting governance and ensuring the day-to-day operations of the organisation run efficiently and effectively.
This role is critical to the success of the organisation. It requires someone who is not only highly capable administratively, but who can see what needs to be done and takes action — supporting the CEO and team to deliver strong outcomes for community.
  
Key features of the role include but are not limited to:

• Executive Support including CEO appointments and priorities. Preparation of agendas, briefing papers and reports and “actions” management
• Governance & Board Support with dashboards, meeting coordination and documentation, Board papers, governance registers and compliance with governance, policy and reporting requirements
• Administration & Office Coordination including procurement and liaison with contractors
• Workforce & HR Administration to support recruitment processes including advertising, onboarding and contracts. Tracking staff attendance, leave and supporting workforce coordination
• Financial Administration support including invoice processing, receipt management, financial record keeping including budget monitoring
• Program & Operational Support across the organisation’s programs

About The Business
Langford Aboriginal Association (LAA) has a long history in Boorloo (Perth) and since its inception has provided a range of well regarded community services to the local region. LAA is currently embarking upon a significant growth and organisational development strategy that will see the business transform over the coming 12-24 months. Since the commencement of the new CEO at the beginning of the year much has already been achieved including expanding programs across Aboriginal family wellbeing, healing and early intervention and launching significant new initiatives including Koyingkeriny Boodja-k (Healing on Country) and a dedicated Maar-kool wer Yarning Centre. The workforce is growing, governance and systems are being strengthened and a significant deepening of partnerships with Aboriginal communities, Elders, government and universities has already taken place. LAA is impacting well above it’s weight and will continue to do so.
  
About You
This role is suited to a proactive, highly organised “do-er” who thrives in dynamic environments, takes initiative, and brings structure, consistency and follow-through to their work.
  
The organisation is looking for a current EA or PA with a track record of supporting their employer’s governance, planning and management. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and appropriate qualifications. Ideally, candidates will have gained knowledge, skills, and experience through work experiences in community services or similar positions/industries.

Suitable candidates should be able to problem solve using creative thinking and will possess the following:
  
Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Business Administration, Community Services or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrative role
• Experience supporting senior leadership and/or governance processes

Skills & Capability

• Highly organised with strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong systems thinking and ability to improve processes

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solution-focused
• A self-starter who takes initiative and follows through
• Reliable, adaptable and responsive
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Commitment to culturally safe, respectful and community-led practice
  
Additional requirements:

• Working With Children Check
• National Police Clearance
• Hold a current and valid Western Australian C class motor driver’s licence or equivalent
• Australian Citizenship or permanent resident of Australia

The organisation is committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and as such if you are Aboriginal and / or a Torres Strait Islander, we encourage you to apply.
  
Your Reward
Our client’s business is developing rapidly and is starting an exciting chapter with an outstanding new CEO. With the opportunity to help shape the organisation’s growth with the CEO and support a team of experienced and dedicated people, this organisation is positioned extremely well for the future and to make an impact in the community.
  
Salary is very competitive with the benefit of not-for-profit salary packaging (effectively a portion of your income tax free).
  
All enquiries are welcomed
Please contact Rebecca Kafetzis, LAA CEO via email: r.kafetzis@laalangford.org.au
  
Application Instructions
Resume and 1 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria above via the 'Apply' link on this page or via our website 'Vacancies' page at: http://anson.com.au.