Executive Assistant

Stromlo Forest Anglican College; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stromlo Forest Anglican College in Canberra is seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to support the Principal and lead enrolments and communications. As a founding team member, you will help establish systems and processes that will serve the College for years to come.

You will manage the Principal’s calendar, prepare papers, coordinate enrolment enquiries, tours and offers, and ensure consistent written communications and branding across all channels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a senior administrative role, preferably in a school or education setting.

Responsibilities

• Executive support: manage the Principal’s calendar, correspondence, meetings and priorities; prepare documents, reports and presentations
• Meetings and governance: prepare agendas, papers and minutes; support Board and regulatory reporting
• Enrolments: manage enquiries, College tours, applications, interviews, offers, waitlists and enrolment data and reporting
• Communications: coordinate the weekly community update, College correspondence, website and social media content, and brand consistency
• Events: coordinate Principal-hosted events, Open Mornings, Orientation Days and community functions
• Administration: provide support for recruitment, staff onboarding and office operations

Skills

Executive support

Microsoft 365

Organisation

Written communication

Enrolments & admissions

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our growing Early Education to Year 12 college is seeking a highly organised and professional Executive Assistant to support the Principal and lead the College’s enrolments and communications.

About Stromlo Forest Anglican College

Stromlo Forest Anglican College is the first new Anglican school in Canberra in more than twenty years, and is an Early Education to Year 12 school. The College opened in 2026, will grow to Year 8 in 2027 and will ultimately serve more than 1,800 students.

Our ethos is grounded in the Anglican tradition and guided by our core values of Love and Courage.

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal, the Executive Assistant manages the day-to-day operations of the Principal’s Office and provides high-level, confidential administrative support. The role also leads the College’s enrolment and communications functions, playing a key part in supporting the College’s growth and representing the College to families, staff and the wider community.

As a member of our founding team, you will help establish the systems, processes and standards that will serve the College for years to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive support: manage the Principal’s calendar, correspondence, meetings and priorities; prepare documents, reports and presentations
• Meetings and governance: prepare agendas, papers and minutes; support Board and regulatory reporting
• Enrolments: manage enquiries, College tours, applications, interviews, offers, waitlists and enrolment data and reporting
• Communications: coordinate the weekly community update, College correspondence, website and social media content, and brand consistency
• Events: coordinate Principal-hosted events, Open Mornings, Orientation Days and community functions
• Administration: provide support for recruitment, staff onboarding and office operations

About You

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a senior administrative role, preferably in a school or education setting
• Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills
• Experience in enrolments, admissions, customer service or database management
• Experience with websites, social media and community communications
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A high level of discretion, professionalism and sound judgement
• Willingness to support the Anglican ethos and values of the College
• A current ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration (or the ability to obtain one)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a founding team establishing a new college
• A supportive, values-driven culture with opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive salary and conditions under the Independent Schools ACT (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025

Applications close: 16/10/20206

Stromlo Forest Anglican College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to hold a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration and complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check.

Confidential enquiries may be directed to Andy Gordon, Founding Principal, at [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the College reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.