Executive Assistant to COO

Role: Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term

Salary: $116,125 - $121,385/annum + Super

Location: Haymarket, NSW, 2000

The opportunity

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive and operational support to the COO and the broader Customers & Communities team. This is a varied and fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in supporting strategic initiatives, coordinating projects and helping the team deliver great outcomes for our customers and communities.

This is an 8-month opportunity with the potential to make a real impact while working closely with senior leaders across the organisation

What a day in the role might look like

No two days will be exactly the same, but you may be:

Managing the COO's diary, priorities and deadlines to ensure time is focused on the most important operational and strategic priorities

Preparing reports, presentations, briefing papers and executive correspondence

• Coordinating meetings, events and stakeholder engagements, including agendas, logistics and follow-up actions
• Supporting travel bookings, expenses, purchase orders and other operational administration.
• Coordinating projects and working groups, tracking progress and helping deliver key business initiatives
• Reviewing information and reports to support decision-making, performance monitoring and compliance requirements
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, service providers and customers
• Coordinating customer complaints and compliments, identifying trends and opportunities to improve customer outcomes
• Identifying practical ways to improve business efficiency, service delivery and team effectiveness
• Contributing to a positive team culture and supporting workplace health, safety and wellbeing initiatives

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys supporting leaders and teams to deliver great outcomes.

You will bring

Experience providing executive, senior administrative or operational support in a busy environment

Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate activities and meet deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations and professional correspondence

Sound judgement, discretion and attention to detail

Experience coordinating projects, working groups or business initiatives

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a customer-focused approach

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience in community housing, governance, project coordination or customer-focused services

You do not need to meet every capability listed to apply. If the role interests you and you believe your skills and experience could transfer to this opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.

If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to identify an appropriate and confidential arrangement.

Who is Bridge Housing?

Bridge Housing is an award-winning Tier 1 Community Housing Provider in NSW. We provide safe, secure and affordable homes for people on very low to moderate incomes, helping our residents build greater stability and connection within their communities.

Our values of integrity, innovation, inclusion and impact guide how we work. They shape the decisions we make, how we support our residents and one another, and the positive difference we aim to create every day

Why join Bridge?

At Bridge Housing, you will join a purpose-driven organisation where your work contributes to better outcomes for residents and communities.

Our employee benefits include

• A 35-hour working week
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, where suitable for the role
• Additional leave and wellbeing benefits
• Learning, development and study support
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful community outcomes
• A collaborative workplace where different experiences, perspectives and ideas are valued
• Competitive, above award salary: Grade 5 under the SCHADS Award + 10%

Base salary starting at $116,127.44 per annum ($63.81 per hour)

• PLUS superannuation,
• PLUS not for profit salary packaging options up to $15,900
• How to apply
• Select Apply Now and upload your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:
• why this opportunity interests you
• the experience and strengths you would bring to the role
• Applications will be reviewed on their merits as they are received, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
• Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks including a criminal history check.