Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school, committed to fostering global citizens by inspiring students from Pre-K to Year 12 to make good choices, self-regulate and be resilient as the foundations for academic success. The College is located in the suburb of Bruce, in Canberra.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer Permanent Full-time

Suitably experienced and qualified applicantsare invited to apply for this permanent full-time Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), commencing immediately.

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time Executive Assistant to the COO to provide superior executive support in a range of duties and responsibilities.

About the role

Providing a high level of administrative and secretarial support, you will work with a collaborative approach within the Secondary School Academic Executive Team to provide superior executive support to the Assistant Principal Students. This role is key to ensuring an exceptional experience for the College community of students, families, and staff.

Working at Radford College

At Radford, we believe that the key to higher performing students is the effectiveness of their teachers, and that the key to effective teachers is the support they receive which enables them to perform their roles.

Exhibiting high levels of confidentiality, accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing the best service, the Executive Assistant to the COO works conscientiously to support the COO, who is responsible for the non-academic administration of the College.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:

· A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work

· Guided Professional Learning for teaching staff to maintain professional registration standards

· Professional Learning financial support for teaching and non-teaching staff

· Salary Continuance Insurance

· Discounted school fees for eligible employees

· Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to exercise programs (boot camp and Pilates) and group fitness classes

· Generous Superannuation after qualifying period

· Salary Sacrificing

· Excellent resources and grounds

· Free onsite parking

For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.

About you

You will be bringing your experience of working in an office environment providing Executive support at a senior level, possessing excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service focus to the fore.

You will be able to support a broad range of internal and external stakeholder requirements, providing Executive and administrative support to the COO.  The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth operation of the COO's office and support the ongoing success of the College's strategic and operational priorities.

You will possess excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously as required. You will be a confident self-starter who enjoys building relationships with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of the College.

Candidates must:

· Be technically competent and confident (intermediate to high proficiency) in the MSOffice suite

· Demonstrate experience managing complex diaries

· Demonstrate a passion for collaborative working with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

· Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience

· Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management skills

· Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare

· Be reliable and punctual

· Support Radford's strategic priorities and goals

· Uphold Radford's Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to confidently communicate with senior management, peers and stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in providing complex diary management
• Excellent level of attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at

Applications will close 15 September 2025, and should be addressed to:

The Principal

email:

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment