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  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Based in Bowden
  • 5 weeks’ paid annual leave (pro-rata) and salary sacrifice options

About Us

Unity Housing Company Ltd (Unity) is one of the largest and most innovative not-for-profit providers of affordable and social housing in South Australia. Our primary aim is to provide affordable, safe, and secure housing for people, whilst supporting independence and connection to their communities.

Why work with Unity?

At Unity, our people are at the core of everything we do. Benefits of working with Unity include five-weeks’ annual leave per annum, leave loading, salary packaging arrangements, flexible working arrangements, a wellbeing program, access to the organisation Employee Assistance Program and so much more!

About the Role

We are seeking an Executive Office Coordinator to join our team on a full-time basis. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the CEO and Executive Team are well supported through effective coordination, governance support and management of confidential and high-priority work. Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide high-level executive support to the CEO, including complex diary management, correspondence, briefings and meeting coordination
  • Provide end‑to‑end secretariat support to the Board and Board Committees, including agendas, high‑quality papers, minutes, action tracking and decision registers.
  • Support the CEO and Executive Team to manage priorities, track commitments and ensure delivery of key actions
  • Coordinate Executive meetings, senior forums and strategic discussions, ensuring clear documentation and follow-through
  • Support cross-functional initiatives, maintaining accountability and progress tracking
  • Maintain and improve governance systems, tools and processes to enhance efficiency and compliance
  • Manage sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality, accuracy and sound judgement

About You

You are a highly capable professional who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment. You bring strong organisation, sound judgement and a proactive approach to complex coordination. You have experience supporting senior leaders and/or Boards and understand governance and compliance requirements, ideally in the non-government sector. You communicate clearly and professionally, manage competing priorities with ease, and consistently deliver high-quality, accurate work. You are confident using modern digital tools, understand the importance of confidentiality, and take a thoughtful, initiative-driven approach to your work. You are values-aligned, collaborative, open to feedback, and committed to continuous improvement.

 

How to Apply

Has the above caught your interest? Hit the ‘apply’ button now, and include your CV and cover letter addressing the following selection criteria:

  1. Experience providing Board and/or committee secretariat support, including agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking
  2. Experience supporting a CEO and/or Executive team in an administration or a coordination role
  3. Strong written communication skills with high attention to detail in executive or governance documentation
  4. Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines
  5. Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality and understanding of governance and ethical responsibilities
  6. Strong capability using digital tools and systems (e.g. Microsoft 365, governance or document management systems)

A copy of the position description can be found here. Email enquiries about this role can be directed to recruitment@unityhousing.org.au.

Please note that Unity will not be accepting recruitment agency submissions for this position.

Unity Housing is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible and can provide reasonable adjustments as needed. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in the process, please let us know.

Applications close: Wednesday 20 May 2026

 

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