St Benedict's College invites applications from highly organised, professional, and experienced executive assistants to support the Principal of a large, dynamic secondary college serving over 1,000 students.
Key Details
* Location: St Benedicts College – Mango Hill (S)
* Start date: 01/06/2026
* Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
* Salary: School Officer Level 5 – $39.44/ hr + super
* Status: Permanent Full Time
* Ad close date: 10th May 2026
* Contact: (07) 3385 8888 | smangohill@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the School
St Benedict College is an exciting educational facility built up in the beautiful growing community and suburb of Mango Hill. Over the past 10 years, state‐of‐the‐art facilities have been designed and built to incorporate innovative teaching and learning opportunities for more than 1,000 students in Years 7 to 12.
About the Opportunity
As the Personal Assistant to the Principal you will provide confidential, professional, and proactive executive support in a complex educational environment. This role requires sound judgement, discretion, and the capacity to manage competing demands while working closely with senior leaders, staff, families, and BCE offices.
Responsibilities
* Providing high‐level executive and confidential administrative support to the Principal
* Managing complex diary commitments, correspondence, and meeting coordination
* Supporting human resources administration requirements, including coordination and preparation of documentation relating to contracts, variations, appointments, and staffing changes
* Acting as a key liaison between the Principal, senior leaders, staff, parents, BCE offices, and external stakeholders
* Coordinating governance, compliance, and leadership documentation and processes
* Drafting and managing professional correspondence on behalf of the Principal
* Exercising judgement and discretion in handling sensitive matters
* Supporting strategic initiatives, College events, and whole‐of‐school operations
* Supporting Administration Office workflows through coordination, prioritisation, and problem‐solving during peak periods
* Maintaining accurate records and systems in line with BCE requirements and contributing to continuous improvement of administrative processes
About You
* Overseeing and improving systems and administrative resources, having recommended and implemented process enhancements
* Coordinated daily administrative tasks, managed workloads, and fostered teamwork
* Interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and procedures related to school operations
* Managing procurement activities and financial administration
* Marketing and promoting administrative services, ensuring programs align with school needs and current trends
* For this position you are not required to be Catholic
Eligibility and Safeguarding Requirements
* Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
* Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement
Benefits
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
* Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
* Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards
* Salary packaging and salary‐sacrificing options
* Active staff social club and wellness programmes
* Personal support for employees and families through the Employee Assistance Programme
* Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities for you and your family
Employment Equity & Safeguarding
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working‐with‐children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults‐at‐risk. BCE places the highest priority on child safety and has a zero tolerance for abuse of children or adults‐at‐risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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