Executive Officer

About the role:

Northcott is on the look-out for an Executive Officer to join our team on a full-time basis. The role is a hybrid role with work from home flexibility and in our head office in North Parramatta.

The Executive Officer will be the primary interface and first point of contact between the CEO Non-Executive Directors Company Secretary and senior stakeholders within Northcott to drive underlying operating practices that ensure a smooth and efficient running of the CEO Office Board and Executive team. This role is seen as the subject matter expert on governance compliance secretariat and general administration of the CEO Office and Board operations whilst overseeing Executive Team assistance.

Some of the responsibilities youll be doing:

• High level of discretion integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to manage and motivate senior stakeholders to meet agreed outcomes and timelines.
• Ability to work independently preparing draft reports and documents.
• Understanding of legislative framework that governs Northcott as a NFP Disability Support provider.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and effectively communicate with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative thinking in recommending process improvements to gain efficiencies and quality processes.
• Expert knowledge of contemporary Board Governance procedures practices and associated legislation and ability to apply them in our environment.
• Strong analytical data analysis and report writing skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to achieve outcomes and deadlines.
• Commitment to the rights of people with a disability.

Benefits Perks and Well-being:

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave More time for life beyond work.
• Salary Packaging Make your money go further with up to $15900 tax-free for rent/mortgage and $2650 for meals and entertainment.
• Perkbox Access Everyday savings rewards and exclusive offers because you deserve a few extra perks.
• 13 Days Personal Leave Take care of yourself when you need to.
• Paid Parental Leave Enjoy 14 weeks of paid maternity leave after 12 months of service supporting you through lifes big moments.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experienced in providing governance and compliance support to a Board and a CEO Office.
• Ability to understand Board priorities and be able to meet changing demands of the business.
• Ability to consistently develop and deliver accurate quality work.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience in NFP Board compliance and governance.
• Superior knowledge in use of Microsoft Office Co Pilot and like tools.

How to Apply:

To apply simply submit your updated resume highlighting your skills experience and why youd be a great fit for this role.

If youre a current Northcott employee please let your manager know that youre applying they may be asked to provide an endorsement as part of the process.

We review applications as they come in so dont wait to apply! Youll be contacted as soon as theres an update on your application.

For general questions about this role please email us at were happy to help.

About the Company:

Northcott is a registered NDIS disability provider that works with customers to realise their have nearly 100 years of experience and expertise in disability services and FY2025 we provided empowering personalised services to more than 5400 people with disability and supported more than 23000 children with disability and development delay and their families as an NDIS Early Childhood Partner in the Community.