Executive Assistant

P&C Partners; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Partners is recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded Brisbane independent school to hire an Executive Assistant to the Principal. This newly created role combines traditional executive support with governance duties and offers room to shape processes within a supportive leadership team.

You will coordinate board meetings, manage confidential diaries and minutes, and work closely with the Business Manager/Company Secretary.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant to senior executives.
• Previous experience taking formal Board or committee minutes is essential.
• Experience in education or not-for-profit governance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to the Principal.
• Coordinate Board and committee meetings, agendas and papers.
• Prepare accurate Board minutes, resolutions and action registers.
• Support the Business Manager / Company Secretary.
• Manage confidential correspondence, diaries and executive priorities.
• Improve administrative systems, templates and processes.

Skills

Executive support

Discretion

Calendar management

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Principal | $97,600 + Super | Carbrook, QLD

We're partnering with a well-regarded independent school in Brisbane's southern corridor to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Principal and play a key role in Board governance.

This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to make the role your own, establish processes and work closely with a welcoming and down-to-earth leadership team.

It's a varied position combining traditional executive support with meaningful governance responsibilities.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing proactive executive support to the Principal
• Coordinating Board and committee meetings, agendas and papers
• Preparing accurate Board minutes, resolutions and action registers
• Supporting the Business Manager / Company Secretary
• Managing confidential correspondence, diaries and executive priorities
• Improving administrative systems, templates and processes

What we're looking for:

You’ll be an experienced Executive Assistant who is organised, personable, discreet and confident working with senior executives.

Previous experience taking formal Board or committee minutes is essential.

Experience in education, not-for-profit organisations or corporate governance would be advantageous, although we’re open to candidates from other sectors.

The details:

• Carbrook, QLD – ideal for candidates based in Logan, the Redlands or northern Gold Coast
• Up to $100,000 + superannuation
• Full-time, 52-week position with some flexibility during school holidays

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being a trusted right hand to senior leadership and wants to contribute to an organisation making a genuine difference.