Senior executive assistant to the education excellence executive (brisbane)

About Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high‐quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through robust partnerships with parents, governments and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self‐discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an integral part of our ethos.

Summary

Join a dynamic executive environment within the Education Excellence team, where strong organisational capability and sound judgement make a real impact. This role is ideal for a seasoned Executive Assistant who enjoys working at pace, solving problems, and keeping priorities moving behind the scenes. Acting as a key partner within the executive function, the position ensures work programmes stay on track and outcomes are delivered. It also contributes to creating a highly organised, responsive, and well‐connected executive function.

Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
Work hours: Full‐time | Flexible working arrangements available
Status: Permanent (continuing) | Commencing June ****
Salary: $106,702 – $118,554 plus super
Ad Close date: 12 June ****
Contact: ******

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the Executive, triaging requests and managing priorities with discretion.
• Manage a complex, high‐volume diary to ensure effective use of time and alignment across multiple workstreams.
• Provide high‐level executive support including briefings, correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Support financial administration activities, including budgets and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review briefing papers, monitor actions and follow up on key priorities.
• Contribute to problem‐solving initiatives and handle complex issues within delegated authority where precedents and procedures are not clearly defined.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Executive.
• Provide guidance and support to administrative team members to drive consistency and best practice.

About you

• Proven experience supporting senior or C‐suite executives in a complex environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight timelines.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience preparing professional documents and briefings.
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to build relationships at all levels.
• Proactive and solutions‐focused, able to anticipate needs while maintaining high levels of discretion and professionalism.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a similar executive support role.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Positive Notice Blue Card for working with children.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent).
• Access to targeted AI tools and training focused on innovation and strong ethical standards.
• Salary packaging and salary‐sacrifving options.
• Active staff social club and wellness programs.
• Personal support for employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding Statement

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 organisation is fully committed to child safety and has zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults‐at‐risk. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.