Executive Assistant to the Principal

Queenwood School for Girls; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queenwood School for Girls seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to the Principal to deliver high-level administrative support and coordination within the Principal’s Office. This permanent, full-time, on-site role requires discretion, initiative and superior organisational skills to support the School’s leadership and governance processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal, engage with a broad range of stakeholders, and contribute to the smooth operation and

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to the Principal.
• Coordinate with the Principal and a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the Principal’s Office.

Job description

Queenwood is an independent, K-12 girls’ school committed to a liberal education – an education that embraces both the humanities and the sciences, reflected in the rich breadth of our curriculum and cocurricular programs.We encourage our students to explore boldly, question deeply, and engage meaningfully with the world around them. Through this journey, they grow the character, mindset, and capabilities needed to thrive, lead, and make a positive impact in a world that is ever-changing and complex.

Position Available

Queenwood is seeking an experienced and highly professional Executive Assistant to the Principal to provide exceptional executive and administrative support within the Office of the Principal. As a key representative of the School, this pivotal role requires outstanding organisational skills, discretion, initiative, and attention to detail. Working closely with the Principal and a wide range of stakeholders, the successful candidate will help ensure the smooth and effective operation of the Principal’s Office while contributing positively to the life and community of the School.

This is a permanent full-time on-site position commencing on or around 11 January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving school community and to support a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and operational excellence at Queenwood.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be scheduled at any time during the recruitment process. Queenwood reserves the right to close applications and/or withdraw the advertisement at any stage should a suitable candidate be identified.

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia and hold a valid working with children clearance.

Applications not emailed to this address may not be considered.

Queenwood is dedicated to creating a safe and child-friendly environment for all children and young people in our care. Weemphasise a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and harm, prioritising the best interests of students and their safety. The School is fully committed to complying with child protection laws and regulations, and we aim to foster a child-safe culture. Every member of the school community is responsible for ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all students, with a focus on keeping students' safety paramount in all their actions and decisions.

Please note that as part of our recruitment process, all prospective candidates are subject to rigorous background, qualification and employment checks, including the verification of references.

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Education, Training & Professional Development

Through involvement in a broad range of activities and experiences, girls experience the joys of teamwork and success. They also experience uncertainty, risk and a healthy quantum of stress which, with the right support, will develop the confidence and resilience which will equip them as young woman to move into the adult world. This approach is reflected in our motto: Per Aspera ad Astra (‘through struggles to the stars’).

At the same time, we encourage girls to look outward and develop connections with others, whether through their involvement in community service, the School’s long-term commitment to education projects in Cambodia or thoughtful reflection on their place in our community, nation and world.

Queenwood was founded in 1925 as a unique place of education for girls, dedicated to giving every student the opportunity to reach her full potential. This guiding principle remains as relevant to Queenwood today as it was then.

From its location on Sydney’s lower north shore, Queenwood offers a special educational experience, combining a rich heritage with a rounded curriculum and a commitment to teaching excellence and innovation.

Queenwood is best defined by its distinctive ethos. This is characterised by collaborative learning and personal development, a focus on care and compassion for others, and encouragement for girls to be the best they can be.

A challenging curriculum, including the International Baccalaureate as an option in senior years, is complemented by a full sporting, pastoral and co-curricular program in shaping girls into confident, self-aware young women.

Queenwood is an internationally minded K to 12 school for girls offering a contemporary liberal education. We aim to develop students who have the intellectual rigour, independence, character and skills to contribute sustainably to the world.

Queenwood Values:

TRUTH

COURAGE

SERVICE

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

Through involvement in a broad range of activities and experiences, girls experience the joys of teamwork and success. They also experience uncertainty, risk and a healthy quantum of stress which, with the right support, will develop the confidence and resilience which will equip them as young woman to move into the adult world. This approach is reflected in our motto: Per Aspera ad Astra (‘through struggles to the stars’).

At the same time, we encourage girls to look outward and develop connections with others, whether through their involvement in community service, the School’s long-term commitment to education projects in Cambodia or thoughtful reflection on their place in our community, nation and world.

Queenwood was founded in 1925 as a unique place of education for girls, dedicated to giving every student the opportunity to reach her full potential. This guiding principle remains as relevant to Queenwood today as it was then.

From its location on Sydney’s lower north shore, Queenwood offers a special educational experience, combining a rich heritage with a rounded curriculum and a commitment to teaching excellence and innovation.

Queenwood is best defined by its distinctive ethos. This is characterised by collaborative learning and personal development, a focus on care and compassion for others, and encouragement for girls to be the best they can be.

A challenging curriculum, including the International Baccalaureate as an option in senior years, is complemented by a full sporting, pastoral and co-curricular program in shaping girls into confident, self-aware young women.

Queenwood is an internationally minded K to 12 school for girls offering a contemporary liberal education. We aim to develop students who have the intellectual rigour, independence, character and skills to contribute sustainably to the world.

Queenwood Values:

TRUTH

COURAGE

SERVICE

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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