Executive Support Officer

St Patrick's College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick's College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for our inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.

The College's Wellbeing Program provides a framework of care, guidance and support that underpins the holistic educational experience St Patrick's offers its young men. Through active engagement in wellbeing initiatives, our students are supported to develop resilience, responsibility, confidence and a strong sense of belonging within the College community.

Reporting to the Director of Middle School and the Director of Senior School, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and energetic high-level administrator to support the College's Wellbeing portfolio.

Permanent full-time - Commence Monday 19 January 2026.

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM during School term only

This role will suit someone who has strong administrative and operational support experience, thrives on variety, and enjoys working with a close-knit team of professionals who are committed to student care and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support – Provide high-level assistance to the Director of Middle School and Director of Senior School, including diary management, correspondence and documentation relating to student management.
• Wellbeing Program Support – Assist with the delivery of wellbeing initiatives, processes and projects, and maintain accurate data and records to support student care.
• Event Coordination – Support the planning and execution of wellbeing-related events and activities, including logistics, transport, and communication with staff, students and families.
• Risk Management and Compliance – Assist with risk management documentation and ensure compliance with College policies and child safeguarding requirements for all activities.
• Communication and Liaison – Act as a point of contact for staff, students, parents and external providers, ensuring professional and timely communication.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following essential selection criteria:

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Proven experience (ideally 2+ years) in providing high level administrative support, preferably within a school environment.
• Excellent computer literacy with Microsoft Office suite of products, with an ability to learn and embrace new technology solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and a capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to balance and resolve conflicting priorities and work to deadlines, using a flexible and resourceful approach to effectively multi-task.
• Highly organised, proactive, flexible work approach, solutions focused and committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a high performing team, with flexibility to occasionally support events outside of standard hours.

The successful applicant will also have a warm and welcoming disposition, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability for self-directed work, flexibility, proactivity and an exceptional attention to detail.

How to apply

To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online 'Career Application' available on our website Working at SPC | St Patrick's College Strathfield

Your application should consist of:

1.Cover letter (maximum two pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability.

2.Current CV (maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for two (2) referees (preferably from your current / most recent employer).

All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).

A commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition and a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance are essential conditions of employment.

Evidence of a valid WWCC clearance will be required prior to employment.

St Patrick's College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.

Applications close 4:00PM Friday 17 October 2025.

Please contact the Director of Human Resources, Risk and Governance on should you wish to have a confidential discussion regarding your interest in this opportunity.

The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.