Personal Assistant to Head of Junior School

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Woodforde Group Full time
  • Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
  • Personal Assistant
  • Melbourne
  • Contract or Temp
  • Canterbury location | Onsite parking
  • Commencing 17th of October for 4-6 weeks
  • $40 - $45p/h + Super


Your Organisation

This leading independent girls school, offering education from Kindergarten to Year 12, is seeking a temporary Personal Assistant to support the Head of Junior School while they recruit for the permanent role. You’ll be joining a caring and supportive team during this period.

With a community feel and an extremely professional environment, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for their next short term opportunity with the role likely to continue for 4-6 weeks. 

This is a full time role working Monday - Friday from 8am until 4.15pm. 

Your Role

Reporting into the Head of Junior School your role will involve:

  • Provide high level support to the Head of Junior School
  • Diary management
  • Coordinating meetings
  • Event management
  • General administrative and office management duties
  • Responding to queries on behalf of the Head of Junior School
  • Maintain and record staff absences
  • Assist with coordination of mail outs
  • Collate internal and external communication
  • Assist admission team with administrative tasks
  • Document and report production
  • Provide administrative support for Ad hoc projects
  • Reception relief cover

Your Profile 

You will possess a professional demeanour and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. With prior experience providing high-level support, you will also be proficient in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Prior experience using TASS and SEQTA would be highly desirable although not a necessity.

You will thrive in building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and excel in a fast-paced environment. Integrity and a deep commitment to confidentiality and discretion are essential qualities you will demonstrate.

You will have a sharp attention to detail and a quick ability to learn new systems. Additionally, you'll be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience working within the Education sector will be highly sort after however not essential. 

This role is to commence on Friday the 17th of October and will continue for approximately 4 - 6 weeks.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Check as well as obtain a WWCC.

You must be available Immediately to apply for this role

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