• Full Time Ongoing Role
• Competitive salary + Super + Salary Packaging + RDO + Flexible Working
• Hybrid role based Thomastown; Wurundjeri Country

Kids First have a prominent 130-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. As we continue to evolve and expand our impact, we are focused on strengthening partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and responding to changing community needs across family, youth, and early years services.

As we continue to grow our impact across family, youth and early years services, we're looking for an experienced Executive Support Officer to support senior leaders and contribute to meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in the community.

About the Role

As Executive Support Officer you'll become a trusted partner who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities with calm confidence, and build strong working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders

No two days will look the same. From coordinating strategic projects and executive meetings through to preparing reports, supporting communications and helping keep organisational priorities moving, this role plays an important part in the broader rhythm of organisational life at Kids First

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Director of Transformation & Impact, while also supporting the CEO and assisting with other organisational priorities and tasks as required
• Coordinate and support key projects including events, knowledge management systems and supporting strategic plans
• Act as a professional and welcoming point of contact for internal & external stakeholders
• Manage executive diaries, correspondence, meeting coordination, and travel logistics
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, briefing papers and correspondence
• Assist with budgets, invoices and financial administration
• Maintain accurate records and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

What You Bring

• A qualification in Business Administration, Office Management, Executive Assistance, or Project management
• Experience supporting senior leaders within complex, fast-paced and multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication capability
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information
• A collaborative and approachable working style
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

Why Join Kids First

• Purpose that's real. Every day, your work directly supports an organisation improving the lives of children, young people, and families across Victoria.
• Visibility and influence. You'll work at the heart of Kids First's transformation agenda, with exposure to senior leadership, strategic projects, and key external relationships.
• A culture worth showing up for. We're an organisation that genuinely values its people — inclusive, supportive, and grounded in shared purpose.
• Room to grow. As Kids First continues to evolve and expand its impact, this role grows with it.

How we reward you

• An organisation that truly lives its values
• Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development opportunities
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
• Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

How to apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6896906.

Applications close 09 June 2026

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter telling us why this role speaks to you. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and we're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone.

For inquiries about the position connect with Mark Heeney, Director - Transformation and Impact, mheeney@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation. Employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History Check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre employment medical (if applicable).