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Executive Assistant - Principal

St Francis Xavier College


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 October 2025


We are seeking a suitably experienced Executive Assistant to join our College on a full time, ongoing basis commencing in January 2026. 

<p>We are seeking a suitably experienced Executive Assistant to join our College on a full time, ongoing basis commencing in January 2026.&nbsp;</p> <p>This position is responsible providing high-level administrative support to the Principal and is the key point of contact for staff, parents, and external stakeholders. They will manage communication, scheduling, and documentation with professionalism and discretion, while also acting as a trusted partner to the Principal. By exercising sound judgement and initiative, they will ensure sensitive matters are handled appropriately, deadlines are met, priorities are managed, and the College is represented in a professional and welcoming manner.<br><br> The days and hours of work are Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 4.30pm</p> <p><strong>The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and attributes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear correspondence and liaise</li> <li>Proven ability to handle confidential information with integrity and exercise sound judgement in sensitive matters confidently with staff, parents, and external stakeholders</li> <li>Strong organisational and time management skills, with the capacity to manage competing priorities, coordinate a busy calendar, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced school environment</li> <li>High attention to detail in preparing documents, maintaining records, and analysing data</li> <li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively, building positive relationships across the College community</li> <li>Experience in supporting meetings, events, and projects, including planning, logistics, and follow-up</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems, with the ability to quickly adapt to new software platforms</li> <li>Understanding of child safety responsibilities, privacy requirements, and occupational health and safety expectations in a school environment</li> <li>Commitment to the ethos of Catholic education and alignment with the values of the College</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Why work at St Francis Xavier College?</strong></p> <p>Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that include:</p> <ul> <li>Free onsite parking</li> <li>Fully subsided access to EC by Go1 Learning Portal, providing access to the most comprehensive learning and development library</li> <li>Access to internal and external training opportunities</li> <li>Funded membership to professional or industry associations</li> <li>12% Superannuation</li> <li>Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families</li> <li>Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year</li> <li>16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and four weeks paid Partner Leave</li> <li>Salary Packaging through Maxxia</li> <li>Generous leave entitlements, including a paid flexible leave day per school year</li> <li>All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling</li> <li>Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses</li> <li>Social and wellbeing events are organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>About St Francis Xavier College</strong><br> St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic college with three campuses, offering numerous teaching and leadership opportunities.</p> <p>The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways – only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.</p> <p>We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.</p> <p>The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).</p> <p>Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.&nbsp;</p> <p>This position is classified as an Education Support Employee Category C Level 4.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application close 20 October at 5.00pm</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and National Police Check prior to commencement.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p>The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.</p>