Executive Assistant to the Principal

Selection Criteria

SC1: Demonstrated ability to provide high-level administrative and executive support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, correspondence, documentation, and follow-up actions.

SC2: Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, use initiative, solve problems, and maintain strong attention to detail in a busy school environment.

 SC3: Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with staff, students, families, School Council members, Department representatives, and external stakeholders.

 SC4: Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and apply sound judgement when managing sensitive information and enquiries.

 SC5: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, build positive professional relationships, and contribute to an organised, supportive, and solutions-focused workplace culture.

Role

The Executive Assistant to the Principal provides high-level executive, administrative, governance and coordination support to the principal.

The role is responsible for coordinating complex executive workflows, managing confidential and sensitive information, supporting school governance processes and ensuring the principal¿s priorities, commitments and required actions are effectively organised and followed through.

Operating under broad direction, the Executive Assistant exercises a high level of initiative, professional judgement and discretion. The role requires the ability to anticipate priorities, manage competing demands and provide informed administrative advice w…