Executive Assistant to the Principal – Enrolments & Communications

Stromlo Forest Anglican College; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stromlo Forest Anglican College in Canberra ACT is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Principal to provide high-level administrative support and lead the enrolments and communications functions as the college grows.

Reporting to the Principal, you will manage the calendar, correspondence, meetings and reports, coordinate enrolment activities, and ensure consistent brand communications across the website and social media.

Qualifications

• Proven EA or senior admin experience, preferably in education.
• Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience with enrolments, admissions, customer service or database management.
• Experience with websites, social media and community communications.
• Advanced MS 365 skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Discretion, professionalism and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Principal's calendar, correspondence, meetings and priorities; prepare documents, reports and presentations.
• Prepare agendas, papers and minutes; support Board and regulatory reporting.
• Enrolments: manage enquiries, tours, applications, interviews, offers, waitlists and enrolment data and reporting.
• Communications: coordinate 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

EA experience

Organisation

Written comms

Enrolments

MS 365

Discretion

Education sector

Event coordination

Tools

MS 365

CRM software

CMS websites

Social media tools

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Principal – Enrolments & Communications

Stromlo Forest Anglican College - Canberra ACT

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

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.