Executive Support Officer

MANUKA, ACT; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with superannuation

Job summary

The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is seeking an experienced executive assistant to support the Service Area Leader and Senior Executives. The role delivers high-level administration, secretariat and project support across the Directorate, with confidential diary management and stakeholder liaison.

You will coordinate meetings, draft minutes and reports, and assist with budget monitoring while presenting a professional, client-focused service.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related degree or extensive experience working in a similar role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and Working With Children Check (WWCC) — required prior to commencement
• Current Drivers Licence

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the office of the Service Area Leader, including organising competing tasks, deadlines and project plans.
• Provide high level secretariat and administration services to support the efficient operation of formal meetings with the Executive and Board, including planning, co-ordinating, administration and minute taking.
• Prepare, coordinate and review a range of executive documents such as meeting minutes, briefings and reports.
• Act as a liaison point and manage the relationship between the Leader and various internal and external stakeholders, providing a high level of customer service.
• Support the Executive in monitoring the department budget.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business-related degree

WWVP registration

WWCC

Current Driver's Licence

Job description

3d ago , from Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Salary: $116,232plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026Job Number:507449

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) operatesin the ACT and NSW, supporting 56 Schools and nine Early LearningCentres(ELCs).

The Archdiocesan Schools Office provides a range of services to the system through four directorates including Faith in Learning, School Operations, Corporate Services and Governance and Strategy.

About the Role

The role supports the implementing the Archdiocesan Vision for Catholic Schools by providing high-level executive and project support to the Directorate and Branches and Sections within the Directorate and senior executives. This includes delivering timely, high-quality administrative assistance and informed advice.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the office of the Service Area Leader, including organising competing tasks, deadlines and project plans, prioritising the Leader’s time, including managing a complex diary, and ensuring team deliverables are managed for effective and timely achievement.
• Provide high level secretariat and administration services to support the efficient operation of formal meetings with the Executive and Board, including planning, co-ordinating, administration and minute taking.
• Prepare, coordinate and review a range of executive documents such as meeting minutes, briefings and reports.
• Act as a liaison point and manage the relationship between the Leader and various internal and external stakeholders, this includes being the first point of contact and delivering a high level of customer service to stakeholders, presenting a professional personal image of service, warmth, and openness.
• Support the Executive in monitoring the department budget.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Attractive remuneration package
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Employee Wellbeing Program, offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related degree or extensive experience working in a similar role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  (Please note these clearances are not required at point of application however are required prior to commencement)
• Current Drivers Licence.

CACGEL is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support schools and ELCs to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information aboutCACGEL, please visit thewebsite.