Strategic Executive Assistant to the Principal

Brisbane Catholic Education; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (position‑/

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to the Principal at Carmel College, Thornlands. The role provides strategic, high-level administrative support to the Principal and leadership team, overseeing systems, procurement and budget tasks to keep operations smooth and compliant.

You will coordinate daily tasks, promote teamwork, and contribute to program delivery that supports the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive support and coordinating complex administrative tasks.
• Ability to manage budgets and procurement processes for a school setting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to promote teamwork.
• Familiarity with compliance and safeguarding requirements in education.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level executive and administrative support to the Principal.
• Overseeing the development, maintenance, and operations of systems and administrative resources; recommending improvements.
• Coordinating day-to-day administrative tasks, monitoring workloads, promoting teamwork and pride in the school.
• Interpreting legislation, regulations, and procedures related to school operations.
• Preparing and maintaining procurement activities, including overseeing budget administration.
• Marketing and promoting administrative services, coordinating programs that meet school needs.

Skills

Executive support

Administrative coordination

Budget management

Procurement handling

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to the Principal at Carmel College, Thornlands. The role provides strategic, high-level administrative support to the Principal and leadership team, overseeing systems, procurement and budget tasks to keep operations smooth and compliant.

You will coordinate daily tasks, promote teamwork, and contribute to program delivery that supports the school community.