Executive Assistant to the National Director of School Support

Executive Assistant to National Director of School Support

• Continuing, Full-time
• National Office (Eagle Farm)
• Start: To be negotiated with successful applicant

ABOUT US

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,400 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 700 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Executive Assistant to the National Director of School Support, you will play a pivotal role by providing high-level administrative, organisational and communication support. You will manage confidential matters with discretion, coordinate events and meetings, oversee regular reporting processes, maintain accurate records, and liaise confidently with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

To view the Position Description, please click apply to access our external application portal.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Provide exceptional executive support to the National Director of School Support.
• Manage complex diaries, scheduling and coordination of meetings and events.
• Prepare and collate Board papers and reports.
• Book and coordinate travel.
• Prioritise and respond to emails, calls and other communications.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare agendas, attend meetings, take minutes and track actions.
• Deliver ad-hoc administrative support across varied tasks and projects.

About You

• 3–5+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant (education sector experience ideal but not essential).
• Proven experience supporting Board reporting cycles, preparing Board packs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Highly organised with excellent time management and uncompromising attention to detail.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgement.
• Collaborative, diplomatic and confident engagement with stakeholders at all levels.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our people are our most valuable asset in providing quality Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition to the young people in our schools. As an EREA Flexible Schools Ltd employee, you will receive:

• Edmund Rice charism
• Competitive salary structure
• 12.75% Superannuation Contribution
• As an employee of a PBI (Public Benevolent Institution) you will have the opportunity to salary sacrifice and increase your take-home pay
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Connection to a national and global network of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition

HOW TO APPLY (please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Natasha Kaunitz on

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.