Executive Assistant

Manning Valley Anglican College; Taree; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Career and development opportunities

Free access to Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Taree seeks an Executive Assistant to the Principal to provide essential support and coordination for the senior leadership team. The role includes preparing reports, managing documentation, and fostering communication across stakeholders. Applicants should possess a Certificate IV in Business Administration and at least 3 years of experience in executive support roles. You will be part of a caring environment that focuses on holistic student development with various benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in senior administration support roles.
• Experience in educational or not-for-profit organisations.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the Principal.
• Coordinate strategic priorities for the senior leadership team.
• Prepare high-quality reports and briefings.

Skills

Experience in high-level executive support

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with education management systems

Ability to prepare complex reports

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Diploma qualification in office management

Job description

Permanent Full-time | Monday to Friday | 8.00 - 4.00pm

Join us as the Executive Assistant to the Principal and become a key driver of smooth, high‑impact operations across the school. In this vital role, you’ll provide high-level executive support, coordinate strategic priorities for the senior leadership team, and keep communication flowing clearly and professionally with all stakeholders.

You’ll prepare high-quality reports and briefings, support governance and compliance, manage essential documentation, and build strong, trusted relationships across the school community.

Why you’ll love working with us:

Our students and staff are the heart of what we do here at Manning Valley Anglican Schooland the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As part of our organisation, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Salary packaging options (maximise your take home pay)
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Fitness Passport via Association of Independent Schools NSW
• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools

About your experience:

• Experience using education management systems such as TASS or willingness to learn.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in high-level executive or senior administration support roles.
• Experience in an educational or not-for-profit organisation.
• Proven experience in preparing complex reports, briefings, and professional communications for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications/Essential:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or relevant qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check (With clearance to work with children).
• National Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes).
• Be committed to our school values and proactively contribute to our team.
• Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School.
• Diploma qualification in office management, government or education administration.
• Experience working with or reporting to boards, executive leadership or governance bodies.
• Familiarity with school operations, including enrolments, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple deadlines or priorities in a dynamic work environment.

How to apply:

Applications to be submitted online via the advertising platform, your application must include your CV and a cover letter addressing your experience and the essential criteria.

Applications Close: TBC

We encourage early applications; we will begin reviewing submissions as they are received.

About Manning Valley Anglican College:

Manning Valley Anglican College focuses on the holistic development of students within a caring Christian learning environment. We foster a deep sense of community within our school, and work toward helping each student to reach their potential through providing a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities. Our college has high expectations for student success and provides exceptional support to achieve this goal.

Who we are?

Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information on who we are and the work we do, visitwww.newcastleanglican.org.au

For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team [e-mail]

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people.