Paddle Australia is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant who will work closely with the CEO, Executive Management Team and Board, while also engaging directly with members, clubs and stakeholders across the country.

At an exciting and transformative time in Australian sport, Paddle Australia is right at the heart of the action - contributing to the Olympic and Paralympic movement while also strengthening community participation and growing a sport that genuinely connects people with water, wellbeing and lifestyle.

This is a rare opportunity to work behind the scenes at a time of unprecedented momentum, supporting the delivery of our ambitious PaddleForward 32 Strategy and working alongside passionate, committed people who believe in collaboration and inclusion.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Executive Assistant who is a trusted, highly organised professional and who brings calm, clarity and excellence to everything they do.

It is important to us that you are committed to organisational excellence and providing exceptional customer service to all internal and external stakeholders as we lead and serve our community.

Reporting to the COO, the successful candidate will provide:

• High-level executive support to the CEO and Executive Management Team, including calendar management, email triaging, travel bookings (domestic and international) and confidential correspondence

• Governance and secretariat support to the Board, Committees and Discipline Technical Committees

• Frontline member and operational support

• Coordination support for major organisational projects and events

The role is based on the Gold Coast and is full time (with flexibility required on occasions).

You will also bring

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role (including experience supporting senior executives, Boards or Committees)

• Confidence working with databases, CRMs and digital platforms

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• High levels of discretion, professionalism and initiative

Everything we do is guided by our values, so we are also looking for candidates whose values align with our own:

• Collaboration – working together to achieve shared goals

• Inclusiveness – ensuring everyone feels welcomed and valued

• Transparency – building trust through openness and integrity

• Excellence – striving to be our best in everything we do

Child Safeguarding

Paddle Australia is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Please refer to Appendix 2 of the PA Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy for more information about recruitment and screening for child-related positions.

About Paddle Australia

Paddle Australia is the National Sports Organisation responsible for the management, development and promotion of paddlesports across the country.

We represent a diverse and vibrant ecosystem that spans Olympic and Paralympic disciplines, international competition, grassroots clubs, instructors, coaches and recreational paddlers.

We proudly deliver Australia’s Canoe Sprint, Canoe Slalom and Paracanoe Olympic and Paralympic programs, alongside seven international disciplines and extensive recreational participation pathways.

As the recognised body for paddlesport in Australia, we work closely with government, high-performance partners, State Institutes and Academies of Sport, and community organisations.

We are an organisation at the intersection of sport and lifestyle, ensuring paddling contributes meaningfully to elite success, public health, inclusion and lifelong participation.

More information

For a confidential conversation, please contact careers@paddle.org.au.