Executive Support Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025. Eastern Goldfields College (EGC) is dedicated to providing a culturally responsive learning environment that fosters excellence, innovation, and student success. As a senior secondary college, we empower both students and staff to grow, lead, and thrive. We invest in the professional growth of our staff through high-quality learning, mentoring, and leadership development. Whether you're early in your career or expanding your expertise, we provide the support and resources to help you achieve your goals. Located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, we collaborate with Curtin University and TAFE to form an education precinct, offering diverse educational pathways including ATAR, General, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and endorsed programs. Our strong community links support a range of co-curricular activities, clubs, and leadership opportunities. At Eastern Goldfields College, we celebrate diversity, value individuality, and create an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to succeed. Find out more about our school by visiting egc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

EGC is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Support Officer to provide comprehensive administrative support to the school's Executive Team. This role involves coordinating day-to-day operations, managing correspondence, reports, and school publications, as well as maintaining the Executive Team's electronic calendar and confidential filing systems in line with Department of Education guidelines.

In addition, the Executive Support Officer will support the team with research, critical incident management, and building strong connections between students, families, and community agencies. The role includes active participation in multidisciplinary meetings by preparing agendas and minutes, coordinating school events from planning to execution, and managing teacher vacancy processes in collaboration with the Department Workforce Directorate. This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to a supportive, student-focused environment within Eastern Goldfields College.

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
   • A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
   • A two-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
   • Demonstrated skills and considerable experience in the delivery of administration and executive support services
   • Demonstrated sound written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with senior positions and internal and external clients on a wide range of issues
   • Demonstrated well developed skills in using information technology packages and systems effectively with the ability to create, operate and manipulate databases and spreadsheets, analyse data and develop reports
   • Demonstrated sound research, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues and provide solutions
   • Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills with the ability to identify priorities, meet deadlines and delegate effectively, providing appropriate guidance and support

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.