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 works in close partnership with the Principal, providing executive-level support and coordination, and performing a broad range of clerical, administrative and project support functions. In undertaking these duties, the Executive Assistant will demonstrate confidence, flexibility, reliability, and a strong commitment to the College’s evolving vision for education.Importantly, the Executive Assistant plays a key role in representing Sacred Heart College to visitors and guests, particularly through the planning and support of events and engagements hosted by the Principal. These may include both internal and external gatherings, with a strong focus on welcoming and hosting members of the wider Mercy and Catholic education community. The successful applicant will actively live the Mercy Values, demonstrating hospitality through a warm and professional presence, and an intuitive, forward-thinking approach to anticipating and responding to the needs of guests. For full details regarding the position, please refer to the attached Position Description. Applicants viewing this advertisement on external websites, including 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)$93,881 - $106,935 gross paCategory C (7 weeks leave pa to be taken during school holidays)$90,269 - $102,822 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 Thursday 26 February 2026.The 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