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Executive Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 31 March 2025
We are a Catholic Coeducational Secondary College with two campuses, set on approximately 20 hectares of beautiful gardens and playing fields. MacKillop is an innovative learning community offering contemporary facilities, a vibrant curriculum and supportive wellbeing programs that are respectful and responsive to the individual needs of approximately 1,730 students from Years 7-12.
<p>MacKillop College invites applications from experienced administrators seeking an opportunity to work with senior leaders in an educational environment. </p>
<p>This role is responsible for the timely provision of administrative support, and executive assistance to the Colleges’ Deputy Principals and Director of People and Culture. As a position of trust, this role will work collaboratively with the Principal’s Personal Assistant to support a variety of college activities and events.</p>
<p>As a key liaison between college leadership, students and families, we are looking for a person with integrity, to demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity for matters requiring the assistance or involvement of leadership. As a critical enabler, this role will provide high level administrative, planning and logistical support; and as a vital member of the senior administrative team, the right person must be adaptable and flexible to respond to the needs of our staff, students, families and community. </p>
<p>To be successful in this role requires a proactive and skilled administration professional, with superior attention to detail and skills in the coordination of schedules and diaries, combined with the ability to prioritise tasks with sound judgement.</p>
<p><strong>This is a permanent, full-time role, commencing immediately. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Our ideal Candidate will have </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>demonstrated experience with providing executive assistance, supporting multiple senior leaders </li>
<li>a positive, proactive and professional attitude</li>
<li>the ability to work independently and collaboratively </li>
<li>exceptional time management and organisation skills, with strong attention to detail </li>
<li>ability to prioritise and complete tasks according to tight timelines </li>
<li>exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to build authentic relationships</li>
<li>a commitment to work in a Catholic Education environment. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>our welcoming and supportive culture based on Gospel Values </li>
<li>our pastoral approach towards educator and student wellbeing </li>
<li>contemporary facilities, across two beautiful campuses </li>
<li>professional collaboration and support, including access to a team of dedicated instructional coaches and mentors</li>
<li>future career opportunities with our new K-12 campus in Wyndham Vale opening 2027. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Application</strong> </p>
<p>To apply for this role please visit <a href="https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/</a> and obtain an application form and position description. Applications must include:</p>
<ul>
<li>MacKillop College application for employment form</li>
<li>a current Curriculum Vitae</li>
<li>a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the position </li>
</ul>
<p>Completed applications can be emailed to <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au</a>?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au</a> </p>
<p><strong>Applications close:</strong> 31 March 2025 </p>
<p><strong>Further information: Please contact </strong>Michael Trainor, Director People & Culture on 0439 560 092.</p>
<p><i><strong>MacKillop College promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all students</strong></i></p>