Executive Assistant to the Headmistress and Executive Team

Welcome to Abbotsleigh, a pre-kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls located in Wahroonga, on Sydney’s North Shore.

‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)

Term 3 | Permanent full-time | Reports to Headmistress and Executive Team

Abbotsleigh is seeking a highly capable and professional Executive Assistant to partner closely with the Headmistress in a pivotal, high-impact role.

This is a dynamic position suited to an experienced EA who thrives on variety from supporting strategic priorities and leadership activity through to ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day operations. You will play a key role in bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Importantly, this is not a traditional “gatekeeper” role. You will work in close partnership with the Headmistress, Executive Team, and broader school community, enabling connection, coordination, and progress.

About the Role

As a trusted partner to the Headmistress, you will:

• Manage a complex and evolving schedule with foresight and sound judgement
• Support both strategic initiatives and the practical, day-to-day needs of the Headmistress’s office
• Prepare and refine high-quality communications and correspondence
• Act as a central point of coordination across the Executive Team
• Oversee planning rhythms and contribute to the whole-school calendar
• Track priorities, actions, and deliverables to ensure momentum is maintained
• This role spans both the “big picture” and the detail, from significant whole-scho…