PA to Head of Senior School

St George Christian School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St George Christian School in Sydney invites applications for a Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Head of Senior School. The role coordinates staffing, events and examination periods, and manages communications and calendars.

You will liaise with diverse staff and departments, handle confidential information with discretion, and contribute to a proactive, detail-oriented administrative team in a Christian school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and relational skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff, students and parents.
• Initiative, discretion and confidentiality in handling information.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to anticipate needs and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in ICT and strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Head of Senior School.
• Coordinate daily staffing requirements and variations to routine, including the organisation of casual relief teachers.
• Coordinate excursions, incursions, camps and special events, including bookings, transport, venue liaison and associated documentation.
• Coordinate the administration of examination and assessment periods, including academic reporting processes.
• Manage communications, appointments, correspondence and calendars.
• Liaise effectively with a range of staff and departments, including ICT, Property and Café services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder liaison

Discretion & confidentiality

Proactive mindset

Problem solving under pressure

Attention to detail

Writing & editing

Prioritisation

Independent worker & team player

ICT proficiency

Professional presentation

Job description

St George Christian School (SGCS) is a K-12 Co-educational School with a reputation for strong academic outcomes, intentional pastoral care and a disciplined and warm environment. Our devoted staff, strive to make a difference in the life of their students.

SGCS is based across two campuses in the St George region of Sydney. Our size (dual stream from K-6 and triple stream from 7-12) positions us well to know each student and enables the provision of a breadth of subject choices and co-curricular activities.

SGCS is adynamic learning community encouraging the development of students' personal character and gifts, whilst experiencingjoyinlearning and excellence in teaching in a supportive K-12 co-educational Christian environment.

We are seeking a highly organised and professional Personal Assistant who demonstrates:

• Strong interpersonal and relational skills
• The ability to liaise effectively with staff, students and parents
• A high level of initiative, discretion and confidentiality
• A positive attitude with a proactive, calm and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly under pressure
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills
• The ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• The capacity to work independently while contributing positively to the broader administrative team
• Proficiency in information and communication technologies (ICT)
• A professional manner and presentation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Head of Senior School.
• Coordinate daily staffing requirements and variations to routine, including the organisation of casual relief teachers.
• Coordinate excursions, incursions, camps and special events, including bookings, transport, venue liaison and associated documentation.
• Coordinate the administration of examination and assessment periods, including academic reporting processes.
• Manage communications, appointments, correspondence and calendars.
• Liaise effectively with a range of staff and departments, including ICT, Property and Café services.

Remuneration

Salary and related conditions are in accordance with the NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2024.

This role is a Permanent Full Time position working 5 days per week 7.00am to 3.00pm, during terms including:

Staff preparation days during Week Zero (the week prior to student commencement)

Staff only days at the conclusion of the school year

3 days to be worked after the end of Terms 1, 2, and 3

St George Christian School’s mission is to develop each person’s character and gifts, for serving God and his people by promoting joy in learning, excellence in teaching and personal Christian faith and growth towards maturity. The School is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm.