Executive Assistant

Posted: 26/08/2024- Closing Date: 28/08/2024- Job Type: Permanent - Part Time- Location: Mayfield- Job Category: Administration & Office SupportSan Clemente High School Mayfield is seeking a Permanent Part Time (26 hours per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) Executive Assistant to join the team from Term 4, 2024.

San Clemente - A Catholic school in the Dominican tradition. Preparing to include Stage 6 from 2026.

Join a professional and committed team devoted to the development of each of their 600 students across years 7-10;
San Clemente is transitioning to include Stage 6 from 2026 and prides itself on being a diverse, multicultural school with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds. It seeks to provide many opportunities for our students while recognising that each individual is unique with different talents and strengths.

San Clemente enjoys an excellent reputation within the community. The positive relationships that exist between parents, students and staff allow for a harmonious educational setting which accommodates the whole person. The school endeavours to foster the individuality and potential of all students, recognising the uniqueness of each person, with their specific spiritual, academic and wellbeing needs catered for by a compassionate and dedicated staff.

San Clemente is committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of school life. Student wellbeing is seen as central to academic achievement and thus it has comprehensive pastoral care structures in place, along with a commitment to student centred learning.

The purpose of this position is to build and foster positive and collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in order to provide support to the Principal. In this position, discretion, judgement, initiative and confidentiality are imperative at all times. The position is to support the administrative and coordination requirements of the Principal.

The Executive Assistant also has responsibility for leadership of and day-to-day management of the Administration Support Staff.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
- Exceptional interpersonal capabilities and verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience using initiative and self-motivation in the workplace and leading a team
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy with proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and people, often under time pressure
- Demonstrated ability in accurately and proficiently performing a wide range of administration tasks including use of Microsoft Office Programs and other relevant database programs.
- Demonstrated capacity to organise, prioritise and multitask to meet various deadlines
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with others.
- An understanding of and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work with the capacity and willingness to work in a team environment
- Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category A - Accreditation to Work

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
- Completion of First Aid training or willingness to complete
- Certificate IV Business Management or equivalent experience

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**TO APPLY**
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed** **under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

**Applications close: Wednesday 28th August at 11.59pm**

**_Additional information_**
- The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerabl