Principal's Personal Assistant (including Office Management)

Pacific Brook Christian School; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Brook Christian School in Muswellbrook NSW is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to the Principal for a full-time role commencing January 2027 (part-time negotiable for the right candidate). You will provide high-level admin support and coordinate daily activities of the Principal's office within a vibrant Christian school community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional time management, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• Exceptional time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a customer-focused administrative role.
• Excellent written communication and document preparation skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across the school community.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with school administration systems (desirable).
• The ability to prepare accurate meeting minutes.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to support key school events and activities throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Principal.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of the Principal's office.
• Prepare accurate meeting minutes.
• Support the planning and execution of school events and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Principal's Personal Assistant (including Office Management)

Pacific Brook Christian School – Muswellbrook NSW

Are you someone who is highly organised, and thrives on building strong relationships, managing competing priorities, and supporting others to succeed?

Pacific Brook Christian School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to the Principal to join our growing school community in a full-time, permanent position commencing January 2027 (part time may be negotiable for the right candidate).

Working closely with the Principal, you will play a key role in the smooth operation of the school, providing high-level administrative support while coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Principal's office. This is a varied and rewarding position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a vibrant Christian learning community.

The successful candidate will be proactive, professional, and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality.

Pacific Brook Christian Schoolis a co-educational Christian school located in Muswellbrook in the beautiful Upper Hunter Region of NSW, only 60 minutes from Maitland and 90 minutes from Newcastle. The school is part of the Pacific Hills Christian Education Ltd Group of Schools. Pacific Brook Christian School is a fast-growing Kindergarten to Year 10 learning community, committed to developing and nurturing its students. Each staff member is a committed Christian and holds strongly to the belief that we are all created and loved by God.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines
• Experience in a customer-focused administrative role
• Excellent written communication and document preparation skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across the school community
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience with school administration systems (desirable)
• The ability to prepare accurate meeting minutes
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Flexibility to support key school events and activities throughout the year

As a valued member of our community you will:

• Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community
• Share in daily devotions as a staff
• Access career growth & development
• Accessibility to AISNSW's Fitness Passport Program

To Apply

As part of your application, please complete this application form: PBCS Application Form

To be considered for this role,you must upload a completed copy of this application form into the 'Other Documents' section, along with all other documents requested. Please check you have uploaded all the required documents or made a note of missing documents, before pressing submit.

The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.

For further information, please contact the HR Department by email **@pacific.education, referencing the school and role you are enquiring about.

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

Pacific Brook Christian School is a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.

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