Executive Assistant to the Principal

Excellent remuneration package including a great base salary, salary packaging, free onsite parking and the option for additional leaveOpportunity to contribute to positive educational outcomes for young peoplePermanent, full timeSacred Heart College is a proud, dynamic and high performing school community with strong traditions, rich history and a deep sense of community and welcome. Our Catholic identity is best exemplified through a program of education that encourages students and staff to pursue the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service and courage. Living the Sacred Heart Way is identified through a whole school environment whereby the gospel imperative is lived, spirituality is nurtured and Catholic faith shared and strengthened.Strategy 2021 and Beyond articulates our vision of educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world. Key elements of the strategy focus on opportunities to reimagine learning that enables members of our school community to be creative, self-directed and critical thinkers, who are inspired to learn, whose natural inquisitiveness is nurtured and who strive for excellence.THE POSITIONThe Executive Assistant will work in close partnership with the Principal, providing executive level support and coordination and performing a full range of clerical, administrative and project support functions. In undertaking these duties, the Executive Assistant will demonstrate confidence, flexibility, reliability and an unwavering commitment to the College’s evolving vision for education.For full details regarding the position, please refer to the attached Position Description. Applicants viewing this advertisement on external websites such as Seek must visit the College's employment website to access attachments.This position will involve work outside usual working hours. The successful applicants will demonstrate sound responses to the following selection criteria:EssentialExperience in an executive assistant position or similarHigh level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders and to develop effective relationshipsHigh level organisational skills and ability to prioritise workflows, including acute attention to detailAbility to work independently and proactivelyHigh level initiative, flexibility, judgment and discretion in relation to the exercising of all dutiesCommitment to professional growth, evidenced through formal and informal learningAbility to put in place and/or review systems and practices to ensure a continued strength in efficiency and quality outputExceptional technology and systems skills, particularly in relation to the Microsoft Office and Google SuitesCommitment to work within and positively advance the mission and Mercy valuesUnderstanding and/or appreciation of the principles of a Catholic community organisationDesirableProfessional Industry membership, or involvement in relevant networksA current Victorian Drivers LicenceThis position is subject to a Working With Children Check and Criminal History check, and will be classified in accordance with Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022. Shortlisted candidates will have appropriate suitability and background checks undertaken by the College.The salary range is:Category A (4 weeks leave pa to be taken during school holidays)$92,951-$105,876 gross paCategory C (7 weeks leave pa to be taken during school holidays)$89,376-$101,804 gross paAPPLICATION PROCESSApplications must include:a cover letter briefly addressing each of the selection criteria above (including headings), anda resumeand can be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal, Sacred Heart College Geelong.All applications must be submitted via the College's employment website.Applications close 9.00am Wednesday 23 April 2025The position may be closed prior to the advertised closing date if a successful candidate is appointed. Executive Assistant Position DescriptionSHC CultureSHC Strategy AUD Australia - VIC Geelong & Great Ocean Road Geelong 3220