Job Details

Personal assistant to the CEO/Office manager

  • Full-time
  • Redfern, NSW

Odyssey House NSW
Head Office Administration

Description


  • An exciting role supporting the CEO with your strong administrative and organisational skills. 
  • Work in the Community Health Sector
  • NFP Salary Sacrificing available


About the role

  • We are seeking an energetic and capable Personal Assistant/Office Manager looking for a job with purpose. Odyssey House NSW is one of the leading not-for-profit alcohol and other drug rehabilitation organisations in Australia. Bring your skills, experience and compassion to support the CEO and Odyssey House team and help us reconnect lives, families, communities and cultures. 
  • In this role you will enjoy being part of a large and complex organisation while working in its small friendly office, close to Redfern station.  
  • The salary for this role is between $78k-$83k per year + super, depending on experience.
  • If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the selection criteria and believe you are a great fit for our organisation, apply using the link.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 
  • Apply as soon as possible, interviews may be offered to shortlisted applicants as they are received. 


Key Responsibilities

  • This is an office based role working predominantly from our Head Office at Redfern.
  • Support the CEO with strong organisational and administrative skills, including diary management, booking travel and supporting meetings.
  • Support other members of the Executive team as required.
  • Provide administrative support to the Board Chair as required and work with the Company Secretary to ensure all Board documentation is prepared and distributed.
  • Manage and coordinate daily functions of the head office in Redfern, including overseeing general maintenance of the office.

Requirement


Skills/Selection Criteria 

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Administration or other relevant roles.
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills including PowerPoint is essential
  • Strong secretarial/administrative skills and knowledge, with excellent attention to detail
  • An ability to communicate clearly and concisely and vary communication styles depending upon the audience
  • Strong time management skills to accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given 
  • Willing to work as a team and support others as required 
  • Committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, verbal and face to face
  • Certificate in administration will be highly regarded.

Odyssey acknowledges the value of a diverse workforce and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. 

About Us 

Odyssey House NSW’s mission is to build safe and healthy communities by reducing the impact of substance use on individuals, families, carers and communities. Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct and to have the following:

  • Current successful National Police check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Up to date vaccination against COVID-19

How to apply?


For further information please contact Ethan Howard, Executive Officer (ethan.howard@odysseyhouse.com.au)

Please apply directly here

Applications close: 8 Sep 2025