[Apply Now] Executive Assistant to the Principal

LauristonGirls’ School, one of Melbourne’s leading independentschools, is seeking an experienced and highly professionalExecutive Assistant to the Principal. This pivotal role provideshigh-level administrative and strategic support to ensure theefficient operation of the Principal’s Office.

AboutLauriston

Establishedin 1901, Lauriston Girls’ School has a proud tradition ofacademic excellence and educational innovation. We offer both VCEand the International Baccalaureate (IB), along with our renownedYear 9 Howqua program and Reggio Emilia-inspired Blairholme EarlyLearning Centre. It is our mission to inspire Lauriston girls to becourageous lifelong learners. They are ethical and compassionateyoung women who seek to resolve new-world problems and strive to beresponsible, global citizens working with others to shape theirworld.

Aboutthe Role

AsExecutive Assistant to the Principal, you will play a pivotal rolein supporting the leadership of the school by providing high levelExecutive support, including:

- Act asthe Principal’s key liaison, managing communications withstudents, staff, parents, Council members, and externalstakeholders.
- Providehigh-level calendar and travel management, prioritising thePrincipal’s time to support key schoolinitiatives.
- Preparecorrespondence, reports, presentations, and coordinate agendas,minutes, and follow-ups for senior committees.
- Supportplanning and execution of school events, functions, andpriority projects.
- Maintainconfidentiality, discretion, and professional standardsappropriate to this senior role.
- Workclosely with the School Executive to advance strategic andoperational objectives as a trusted partner in thePrincipal’s leadership team

AboutYou

The idealcandidate will have:

- Provenexperience in a senior administrative or executive supportrole
- Outstandingorganisational, time management and problem-solvingskills
- Exceptionalwritten and verbal communication skills with strong attentionto detail
- Highproficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Outlook calendarmanagement
- Demonstratedability to work with discretion, confidentiality andprofessionalism
- CurrentWorking With Children Check (Employee)
- Desirableattributes include tertiary qualifications in BusinessAdministration, experience supporting a Principal/CEO or Board,and familiarity with collaboration and workflow automationtools

Allapplicants must hold a current Working With Children Check(Employee) clearance and the right to live and work in Australia.You must also be willing to undertake a National Police RecordCheck.

Applicationsshould be addressed to the Principal, and include a cover letteroutlining your suitability to this role, and a currentresume.

Applicationsclose Monday 10 November 2025 at9.00am.

Onlyapplications submitted via our recruitment portal will beconsidered; email applications will not beaccepted.

Applicationswill be reviewed as they are received, and the position may befilled at any stage during the recruitment process. Earlyapplications are strongly encouraged. Only candidatesshortlisted for interview will be contacted with regards to theprogress of their application.

LauristonGirls’ School is a child safe organisation which welcomeschildren, young people and their families. Lauriston Girls’School has zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working atLauriston Girls’ School is responsible for the care andprotection of the children and young people within our care andreporting of information about suspected child abuse. Allmembers of staff share in the responsibility for the prevention anddetection of child abuse and promptly raising any issues orconcerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required tofollow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Codeof Conduct.

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