ACON Health: Executive Officer
Michael Barnett OAM
Executive Officer
Job description
We are on the lookout for someone to join our Exec Support Team and play a vital role in coordinating executive priorities across ACON and Kaleido Health Centre.
- Gadigal (Surry Hills) based.
- Generous conditions and entitlements above NES.
What’s the Executive Support Team you say?
The Office of the CEO supports the CEO and senior management in the leadership of ACON and Kaleido Health Centre. The team consists of an Executive Officer and Executive Assistant.
Together, the team works to respond to competing demands on the time of the CEO and senior leaders by solving problems and coordinating responses across the organisation – so that ACON works as an integrated organisation.
The team supports the CEO to maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders by managing clear communication and preparing high quality information and analysis to support decision making. The team supports collaboration across the organisation and works proactively to set meeting agendas and prepare documents and materials.
Ok, so what’s the role?
The Executive Officer provides strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer of ACON. The ACON CEO is also the CEO of the Kaleido Health Centre. This role supports the CEO in both roles. The Executive Officer coordinates executive priorities, supports senior management meetings and other decision-making processes, and resources external stakeholder management. The position will coordinate strategic governance of the ACON and Kaleido Boards. In the role, you will:
- Support the ACON and Kaleido Boards, including writing and preparing meeting papers and meeting corporate regulations. This role may perform the statutory duties of a Company Secretary for both entities. Lead and coordinate problem solving on issues as requested by the CEO, in collaboration with senior leaders.
- Assist in managing and setting priorities within the CEOs workflow, including responding to correspondence, drafting briefing papers and maintaining forward agendas, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Research and prepare strategic advice, internal communications and other material for the CEO.
- Undertake research and analysis across a broad range of issues to brief the CEO and senior leaders on strategic, operational, and sector-wide issues.
- Coordinate agendas for forums, workshops, and presentations that support ACON leadership and external visibility.
- Lead collaborative processes and/or projects with internal teams and external stakeholders, maintaining strong partnerships that advance organisational objectives.
- Maintain accurate records of activities and prepare high-quality reports for the CEO and Board.
- Contribute to the strategic planning processes and implement assigned activities from ACON’s key strategic plans.
Who are we looking for?
- Someone experienced in providing high-level support to executive leaders, including strong organisational skills.
- A person with a great understanding of effective governance as it applies to supporting Boards and decision making bodies.
- Someone with proven sound judgement and the ability to maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- A person with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and briefing materials.
- Someone who can analyse issues and lead collaborative problem solving processes.
What else can we tell you?
ACON provides a colourful, nurturing, and fun workplace. Our employees and volunteers are the foundation for our ongoing effectiveness and for our capacity to deliver innovative community engagement and health promotion programs and initiatives for our communities.
To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Generous learning and development opportunities.
- Potential for tailored mentoring opportunities.
- Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.
What’s the remuneration and working details?
Salary: $103,953 (Gross Annual Salary, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading).
Location: ACON’s Gadigal (Surry Hills) Office.
Hours: Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight) on a 2-year fixed term contract (with the possibility of extension>>).
We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of benefits and entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:
- Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
- Generous pro-rata leave entitlements – including up to an extra week of paid leave for full time employees to be taken during our Christmas and New Year’s shutdown period.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.
How can I find out more details and apply?
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community.
We’d love someone who has experience already in this area but people at all levels of experience are absolutely welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.
For more information on the role, please contact Alex Ehmcke-Kennedy, Manager, People and Culture, via email at aehmcke...@acon.org.au using the subject line: Executive Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or (02) 9206 2000.
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Your ONLINE APPLICATION must include:
1. Your completed ACON Employment Application Form with all the details filled in where requested; attaching your:
a. Cover Letter (max. 3 pages) outlining how the position aligns with your Personal Values and Interests, and how your Skills and Experience meet the Essential Selection Criteria in the Position Description; and
b. Resume (max. 3 pages) outlining any current and previous employment and training. Be sure to include your Education History and any Formal Qualifications, Major / Minor Study Fields, Honours and Publications, and Work Experience (including Paid Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer work).
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Job Summary
- $103,953 - Gross Annual Salary, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading
- Applications close: 11:59 PM AEDT, 11th Dec 2025
- Job posted on: 1st Dec 2025
- Sydney > Surry Hills