Executive Assistant

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia anzuk Education Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Executive Assistant – Hester Hornbrook Academy

Location: Melbourne, CBD - Exhibition Street 

Immediate Start (subject to notice period)

About Us At Hester Hornbrook Academy, we believe in "Wellbeing for Learning and Learning for Wellbeing."

As a registered Special Assistance School, we deliver flexible, inclusive, and trauma-informed education to young people aged 15–25 across multiple Melbourne campuses.

Our unique HOPE (Healing Oriented Program of Education) model combines academic learning, wellbeing, and life skills — empowering students to thrive. We value diversity, equity, and professional growth, creating a workplace where people feel supported and inspired.

About the Role We're seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level, confidential support to our Executive Principal and Executive Leadership Team.

You'll be the key point of coordination for the Executive Office — managing communications, calendars, meetings, and documentation with efficiency and care. Your ability to anticipate needs, stay organised, and maintain discretion will be crucial to enabling our leaders to deliver strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage confidential correspondence and communication for the Executive Principal.
  • Coordinate complex schedules, meetings, agendas, and minutes.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and documentation.
  • Act as liaison with staff, parents, board members, and external stakeholders.
  • Support HR processes including recruitment, contracts, and onboarding.
  • Contribute to internal communications and key organisational projects.
  • Champion compliance, wellbeing, and child-safety standards.

About You You're an organised, values-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring:

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or senior administrator (4–5 years+).
  • Exceptional organisational, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Strong digital and reporting capabilities.
  • Initiative and problem-solving ability — you plan ahead and make things happen.
  • Professionalism, discretion, and a positive, energetic approach.

Essential Requirements

  • Working with Children Check (Employee)
  • National Police Check (+ International if applicable)
  • Current Victorian Driver's Licence
  • Right to work in Australia

Apply Now Send your 1-page cover letter and CV (2 referees) by Wednesday 22nd October 2025 to:

Kate..education and Joanna..education

For a confidential chat:

Kate Deane - _

Joanna Moe –

*Hester Hornbrook Academy may interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Hester Hornbrook Academy's/MCM's strategy is to create a working environment in which we have zero tolerance for compromised worker safety.  As an employer we endeavour to provide a working environment that is safe for all employees and clients and adheres to Occupational Health & Safety regulations as an employer.*

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