Executive Assistant

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School and St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School are two of Queensland's leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.

St Margaret's and St Aidan's Anglican Girls Schools have a shared services model for key business functions. The purpose of the shared services model is to provide the Schools with high quality business and customer service, whilst ensuring continuous delivery and effective and efficient use of resources.

We are currently inviting applications for the role of:

Executive Assistant – Business Services

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School and St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School are seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant – Business Services to support key leaders and contribute to the dynamic, innovative, and fast-paced environment of our shared Business Services team.

The role

As the Executive Assistant – Business Services, you will provide high-level, confidential secretarial, administrative, and organisational support to the Assistant Director – Corporate Services and the Assistant Director – Finance. You will play a pivotal role in supporting school operations, logistics, finance, and compliance requirements across both campuses. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide high-level, confidential secretarial, administrative and organisational support.
• Positively and proactively contributing to the broader business services team.
• Supporting the risk management, logistics and operational requirements of the schools.
• Contributing to key projects relevant to the business services team.
• Developing and maintaining systems, processes and procedures to ensure the effective management of workflow through the business office.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced, skilled, innovative and proactive administrator who demonstrates:

• A high level of initiative and ability to think quickly on your feet.
• Well-developed computer skills including advanced skills with the Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn new computer systems quickly. Your attention to detail will be 100%.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills and the ability to remain positive whilst managing many tasks with competing priorities and deadlines.
• The ability to work well in a team is essential as the role works with a range of staff across the schools.
• The ability to quickly grasp an understanding of the school structures and expectations and in turn pre-empt what is required by the team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well various stakeholders across the school communities.

Our Schools

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School and St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School are two of Queensland's leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.

St Margaret's and St Aidan's Anglican Girls Schools have a shared services model for key business functions. The purpose of the shared services model is to provide the Schools with high quality business and customer service, whilst ensuring continuous delivery and effective and efficient use of resources.

What to expect

We are committed to providing a supportive work environment that fosters growth, learning and development. Some of the benefits you would enjoy in this role:

• The opportunity to work as part of a highly professional and effective business services team
• Additional leave days available
• Genuine potential for growth and development both within the team and across relevant school networks
• A range of wellbeing initiatives offered to staff; employee assistance program, free flu vaccinations and massages to name a few
• Staff discount for tuition fees
• A great team environment with regular opportunities to participate in social activities, school functions and morning teas
• A competitive salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate based on skills and experience.

This is a full-time role working equally across both St Margaret's Anglican Girls School in Ascot and St Aidan's Anglican Girls School in Corinda.

Bring your strong administrative skills to a collaborative, supportive team and experience the variety this diverse role offers. Grow, connect, and make a real impact across two vibrant school communities. Apply today

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A full position description for this role can be located here.

To Apply: Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and received by midday on 24 November 2025. As part of the online application process you will be required to complete the application form and upload a cover letter and resume.

Please note, the successful candidate will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret's and St Aidan's. Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job-ready.

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St Margaret's and St Aidan's support the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and well-being of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process as part of the recruitment process and the successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.