Executive Assistant to Professional and Operational Senior Executive

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to multiple members of our school's Professional and Operational Senior Executive team members. This role combines day-to-day executive assistance with the smooth coordination of governance processes, ensuring the operations of the school run efficiently.

About the role

In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and organisational support across a variety of functions. This includes managing diaries, preparing high-quality documentation, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring seamless communication between internal and external stakeholders.

A key aspect of this role will be supporting the Executive Director of Operations with the School Council and Foundation Board, including managing the online board platform, preparing agendas and minutes, handling confidential governance documents, and ensuring compliance with governance protocols.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive assistance and administrative support to multiple senior executives
• Manage complex and often competing calendars, and meeting arrangements
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with school policies and legislative obligations
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the school community and external networks
• Oversee administrative workflows to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

About you

• Minimum 5 years' experience providing executive-level support to C-suite or senior executives
• Demonstrated experience with governance processes and board management platforms
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and related productivity tools
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach to changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders

Detailed position descriptions, top RH corner, can be downloaded.

Applications close: Friday 22 August 2025

Interviews will commence as applications are received.

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Why St Andrew's Cathedral School?

St Andrew's Cathedral School was recently awarded the 5 Star Employer of Choice 2025 by The Educator for positive employee experience and a deeply supportive, collegiate culture. Every team member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role.

Who are we?

As an authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition, Christian values underpin all areas of school life. Honesty, integrity, humility, respect, and service are foundational to our strong and hopeful learning community.

Reflecting our Christian foundations, we are committed to nurturing the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of every student. Our goal is to develop students who think critically and creatively - hearts that love, minds that grow, and lives that give.

Child Safety Commitment

We are committed to providing a child-safe environment through clear policies, procedures, and training. It is a condition of employment that all new staff must acknowledge understanding of the Child Safe Policy and the Child Safe Codes of Conduct prior to commencing.

All roles require a valid Working with Children Check in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 prior to commencement.

For more information on Working with Children Checks, please visit the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website

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