The People
Patrons
Emeritus Professor Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE
Professor The Hon Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO
Professor Suzanne Cory AC
Emeritus Professor David de Kretser AC
Professor Peter Doherty AC FAA FRS
Professor Ian Gust AO
Professor Margaret Hamilton AO
Professor The Hon Barry Jones AC
The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG
Professor David Penington AC (dec.)
Professor Fiona Stanley AC FAA FASSA
Board
Financial and Risk Management Audit Committee
Carmel Arthur OAM (Chair)
Shobhana Chetty BSc, M.Acct
Joe Flinn BAcc, CA
Bruce Lanyon B Bus, MBA, FCA, SF Fin
Positions Vacant
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Part time – 16 hours per week (4 hours per day, 4 days per week)
About Penington Institute
Frank, fiercely independent and non-partisan, Penington Institute is a drug policy research non-profit committed to freedom from serious drug harms. Our mission is to help people and institutions, regardless of their status or beliefs, to minimise serious harms from legal and illicit drugs.
We encourage both personal and collective responsibility. Guided by principles of honesty, freedom, fairness and effective government, we distil and share real world experience and research to build safe and healthy communities. Our work spans public education, policy research, strategic guidance and training and support for those on the frontline.
We offer a dynamic working environment and are located in Carlton next to the city. The remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
About the Role
The Executive Assistant is primarily responsible for providing high level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and governance committees. This includes the provision and/or coordination of high-level administrative and secretarial support, diary management as well as organising meetings, minute taking, preparing reports and routine correspondence.
About You
You are a detailed-oriented and organised individual who can work independently and proactively to assist a busy CEO. Penington Institute is seeking a new team member who is dynamic and enthusiastic and has the skills and attributes to deal appropriately with confidential information and can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Executive support to the CEO including correspondence, diary management and administrative and project support
- Governance support including maintaining accurate records and managing organisational documents
- Supporting the Board of Directors and other committees through correspondence and record keeping
- Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures at the organisational and statutory levels
Experience:
- Relevant experience in a dynamic role
- Handling confidential information
- Experience managing board and committee compliance
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Download a copy of the position description here.
How to apply:
Please email your application to info@penington.org.au with the following:
- Current Resume/CV
- Cover letter
We are hoping to recruit quickly so there is no deadline. Apply as soon as possible to be considered for the role.