Secondary School Office Manager

Redlands; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Redlands in Sydney is seeking a dynamic Secondary School Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the Head of Secondary School. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Secondary School Office and provide trusted executive support, ensuring priorities are managed with discretion and efficiency.

You will lead the office team, coordinate complex diaries, meetings and events, and build strong relationships with staff, students, parents and the Redlands community.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior administration, office management or executive support role.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting a team.
• Exceptional organisation and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to anticipate needs and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent professional judgement, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within an educational setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating the Secondary School Office team.
• Providing high-level executive support to the Head of Secondary School.
• Managing complex diaries, correspondence, meetings and priorities.
• Coordinating key Secondary School events and administrative processes.
• Managing sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Building relationships with staff, students, parents and the Redlands community.

Skills

Office management

Team leadership

Executive support

Diary management

Communication

Job description

• Lead a dynamic and professional Secondary School Office team

About Redlands - Our School, Your New Workplace?
Redlands is a vibrant, independent, co-educational P-12 school located in Sydney. Known for dynamic, research-based teaching and a commitment to contemporary education, we aim to prepare students to be life-ready and to let their light shine. Founded in the Anglican tradition, our culture is grounded in strong values and a genuine commitment to people.
The following video highlights the experience of working at Redlands, from our most valuable asset, our people!

Professional Learning and Growth:

From day one, we invest in your development. Redlands offers:

• Individualised career growth pathways


• Coaching, peer mentoring and accreditation support


• Regular opportunities to lead and learn within and beyond the classroom


• Time and resources to pursue areas of passion and specialisation

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Secondary School Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the Head of Secondary School.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role requiring someone who is highly organised, proactive and confident leading others. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Secondary School Office while providing trusted executive support to the Head of Secondary School and ensuring priorities are managed professionally, efficiently and with absolute discretion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating the Secondary School Office team.


• Providing high-level executive support to the Head of Secondary School.


• Managing complex diaries, correspondence, meetings and competing priorities.


• Coordinating key Secondary School events and administrative processes.


• Managing sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.


• Building strong relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider Redlands community.


• Anticipating needs, solving problems and continually improving office systems and processes.

About You

You will be an experienced office manager or executive assistant who thrives in a busy and changing environment. You will be proactive, professional and solutions-focused, with the confidence to lead a team, anticipate what needs to happen next and take ownership.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience in a senior administration, office management or executive support role.


• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting a team.


• Exceptional organisation and time-management skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• A proactive approach and the ability to anticipate needs and manage competing priorities.


• Excellent professional judgement, diplomacy and discretion.


• The ability to remain calm, flexible and effective in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience within an educational setting is highly desirable.