Executive Assistant

The Bridge Youth Service

The Bridge Youth Service acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their on-going cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to The Bridge Youth Service and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at The Bridge Youth Service, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

The Bridge Youth Service is committed to protecting children and to creating a child safe environment by identifying and reporting signs of abuse.

Executive Assistant - based in Shepparton

Salary: $46.70 – $50.25 per hour

Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week (with monthly out of hours Board meetings)

Closing Date: 5pm, Friday, July 24, 2026

Do you thrive on keeping things moving, supporting senior leaders, and strengthening good governance? The Bridge Youth and Family Services (TBYFS) are seeking someone passionate to step into the role of Executive Assistant.

The Bridge Youth & Family Services (TBYFS) is a leading community organisation supporting young people and families across the Goulburn Valley. With a strong presence in Shepparton, Seymour and Wallan, we deliver programs that strengthen wellbeing, connection and opportunity, ranging from family support and housing assistance to mental health, mentoring and early intervention. We work so that young people in our community feel safe, supported and optimistic about their future.

We offer a supportive, flexible, and values-driven workplace, committed to child safety, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Role

This is a new, pivotal role to TBYFS, where you will provide high level executive, governance, and administrative support to the CEO and Board of Directors. A snapshot of your duties include:

Executive Support

Managing the CEO’s calendar, priorities and workflow
Coordinating meetings, agendas, briefing packs and follow‑ups
Drafting correspondence, reports and presentations
Acting as a key liaison point for internal and external stakeholders
Tracking strategic priorities and organisational initiatives

Governance & Board Support

Coordinating Board and subcommittee meetings
Preparing agendas, Board papers and meeting packs
Taking accurate minutes and maintaining action registers
Assisting with Board member onboarding and induction

Stakeholder & External Relations

Liaising with Board members, partners and community stakeholders
Ensuring timely, professional communication on behalf of the CEO
Preparing materials for external meetings and engagements

About You

You will be proactive, calm under pressure, and be able to juggle competing priorities. You will bring:

Proven experience as an EA
Strong governance and Board support capability
Excellent written communication, including agenda compilation and minute-taking
High attention to detail and accuracy
Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
A collaborative, relationship-focused approach to your work

Experience in the not-for-profit or community sector, understanding of governance frameworks, and experience supporting a Company Secretary is desirable. To be successful in this role, you must have a current driver license and an Employee Working with Children Check.

To apply for this role, please email a Resume, Cover Letter and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria which are contained in the Position Description – Executive Assistant to [email protected]. Please also include in your email, responses to the following questions:

What best describes your right to work in Australia (e.g. citizen, permanent resident, temporary visa holder)?
How many years’ experience do you have working as an Executive Assistant?
Do you have a current Australian Driver Licence?
Do you have a current Working with Children Check?

For further information about this position, please contact Melinda Lawley, Chief Executive Officer, on 0439 633 564, or Hannah Phillips, Team Leader – Human Resources & Corporate Services, on 0494 430 800.

Student placement

We are dedicated to providing placements for local Students studying Youth Work, Community Service and Social Work.

Our 2025 placements are now full.

The Bridge Youth Service is committed to supporting students looking for a regional placement that involves working with youth.

If you have a passion for helping youth ask your education provider to contact us directly regarding a placement in 2026.

We partner locally with Latrobe University, GoTAFE, the University of Melbourne and Kangan Institute and all placements are co-ordinated directly with the education provider.

Staff insight

Our staff give us some insight on why they find their jobs rewarding

The privilege of being part of a young woman’s journey through her pregnancy, birth and parenting, being key in promoting good outcomes for mother and child – something to be proud of.

Supporting and watching young women become empowered.

YOUNG PREGNANT AND PARENTING PROGRAMS TEAM MEMBER

Giving other people the tools and knowledge I have learnt, which allows them to make positive differences within their own lives and the lives of their families. I enjoy this part of my job as it gives young people I’m supporting, skills they can use for the rest of their lives.

YOUTH & FAMILY SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER