Executive Assistant to Deputy Headmistress

Abbotsleigh · Wahroonga, NSW

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

K12

Salary range

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Closing date

2 August 2026

17 days remaining

Posted 13 Jul 2026

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About Abbotsleigh

Enrolment

1,634

Total students

Staffing

161.2

Teaching FTE

119.2

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,217

ICSEA value

99th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

67%

EAL/D Background

1%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

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 9 (Term time + 4 weeks non-term time) | Reports to Deputy Headmistress

Abbotsleigh is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Deputy Headmistress in a pivotal role at the centre of our busy and vibrant Pre K–12 school.

This is a dynamic, high-volume position suited to someone who enjoys being fully engaged in daily school life, working with a wide range of staff, managing competing priorities, and contributing to the smooth delivery of whole-school events.

About the Role
You will provide responsive executive support while also playing a key role in coordinating and delivering significant school events. The role requires a calm, capable professional who brings initiative, sound judgement and a willingness to be hands-on when needed.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide high-level executive support, including complex diary and communication management
• Build strong working relationships across a large and diverse community of staff, students and parents
• Coordinate and support whole-school events such as Assemblies and Speech Day
• Manage event logistics, schedules, communications and materials
• Prepare clear, well-presented reports, correspondence and presentations

About You
You will demonstrate:
• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role within a fast-…

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