PA to the Principal - Office Manager

De La Salle College Malvern; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

De La Salle College Malvern is seeking an experienced and highly organised PA to the Principal and Office Manager to lead our central administrative services and provide high-level executive support to the Principal. This is a leadership role balancing office management, team coordination and executive support in a fast-paced environment.

Remuneration will be based on the Education Support scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office management, executive assistance or a similar senior administrative role.
• Exceptional organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong minute-taking, document preparation and records management experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• A commitment to child safety and the values of Catholic education.
• Ability to build and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leading the College Reception and Executive Support team.
• Managing office systems, administration processes and service standards.
• Providing confidential executive support to the Principal, including diary management, meeting coordination and minute-taking.
• Coordinating School Advisory Council administration and governance requirements.
• Managing College policies and procedures in line with MACS requirements and legislative obligations.
• Supporting a professional, welcoming and efficient College environment.

Skills

Executive support

Office management

Stakeholder management

Minute taking

Diary management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

23h ago , from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised PA to the Principal - Office Manager to lead our central administrative services and provide high-level executive support to the Principal.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing office management, team coordination and executive support.

Remuneration will be based on experience, following the Education Support scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA).

De La Salle College is an integral part of the faith community of Malvern. De La Salle Collegeis governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS). MACS is the employer of employees at De La Salle College.

Job Description

• Your primary responsibilities will include:
• Leading the College Reception and Executive Support team.
• Managing office systems, administration processes and service standards.
• Providing confidential executive support to the Principal, including diary management, meeting coordination and minute-taking.
• Coordinating School Advisory Council administration and governance requirements.
• Managing College policies and procedures in line with MACS requirements and legislative obligations.
• Supporting a professional, welcoming and efficient College environment.

Skills/Experience Required

We require the following qualifications and qualities in the ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in office management, executive assistance or a similar senior administrative role.
• Exceptional organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong minute-taking, document preparation and records management experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• A commitment to child safety and the values of Catholic education. A strong commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to build and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Skills to create an engaging, educational, and challenging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
• An eagerness to learn and grow in the field of education.

Special Requirements

MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Working with Children Check and Police Check.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

Applications close 26 October 2026.

De La Salle College Malvern is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.