Principal's Assistant

6 days ago

Westmead, Australia Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta Full time

**Job no**: 507992
**Work type**: ongoing full-time
**Location**: Catherine McAuley - Westmead
**Categories**: Administration

Catherine McAuley Westmead is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Principals Assistant to support the strategic and operational leadership of our dynamic and growing school community. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a complex and evolving educational environment, providing high-level administrative and organisational support to the Principal and Leadership Team.

**Why Join Us?**:

- Work within one of the largest and most vibrant Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese of Parramatta.
- Be a key contributor to the Westmead Catholic Community, fostering strong stakeholder relationships across multiple schools and organisations.
- Support the leadership of a growing school, with over 1,200 students and 120 staff, projected to expand further.
- Be part of a professional and forward-thinking team, committed to making a meaningful impact in Catholic education.

**About the Role**:
As the Principals Assistant, you will:

- Manage the Principal’s schedule and provide high-level administrative support, ensuring the smooth operation of daily priorities.
- Coordinate meetings, events, and professional learning programs, including logistics, content development, and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance administrative efficiency and support staff effectiveness.
- Lead communication and branding efforts for the school, ensuring clear, professional, and engaging messaging to staff, students, parents, and the broader community.
- Facilitate collaboration with key stakeholders, including CSPD, the Parramatta Sisters of Mercy Congregation, and external educational and industry partners.
- Oversee recruitment and professional development for support staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives and major school projects, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision and mission.

**About You**:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional with:

- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building positive relationships with staff, parents, students, and external partners.
- High-level problem-solving skills and the initiative to develop new systems and processes for continuous improvement.
- Experience in event coordination and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless execution of school initiatives.
- A keen understanding of Catholic education and community engagement, aligning with the values and mission of the school.
- Proven experience in executive support, administration, or leadership roles, preferably in an educational or complex organisational setting.

**The Organisation**:
For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD website.

**Advertised**: 03 Mar 2025 09:03 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 16 Mar 2025 23:03 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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