About the role The Personal Assistant to the Principal provides professional and confidential, administrative, secretarial, and personal support to the Principal. The PA to the Principal reports directly to the Principal and provides support to effectively oversee the implementation of the school's Mission, Vision, Values and Educational Creed. The incumbent shares the responsibility, with the Principal, of projecting a positive and professional image of the school to families and the broader community. They will possess outstanding presentation and communication skills, strong organisational and co-ordination skills, and highly effective prioritisation skills.
This ongoing position works 5 days per week during term time, commencing Term 1, 2025. Additional days in non-term time by negotiation.
About our school Calderwood Christian School is a non-denominational, Christian day-school seeking to offer an excellence in education within the context of a genuine biblical framework. The school is situated in the beautiful growth corridor of the Calderwood Valley, at the foot of the Illawarra escarpment. Set amidst stunning rural land, the school boasts large open spaces, experienced teachers, and modern facilities. Serving families as far south as Kiama, west to the Southern Highlands and north to Wollongong, it is the first choice for Christian education in the Southern Illawarra. The rapidly growing school offers a seamless Prep to Year 12 educational experience on the one campus. Catering for more than 500 students, the highly experienced teachers offer a breadth of academic and extra-curricular activities, whilst maintaining a family feel.
The preferred candidate Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion, actively involved in the life of a local church Demonstrated Christian character that is expressed in thought, word, and deed Capacity to sustain healthy, professional relationships across the school, advocating for shared understandings, equity, integrity, and honest clear communication High-level administration, organisation, and project management skills, including an ability to manage competing deadlines and solve problems, showing flexibility and adaptability in a professional manner Demonstrated capacity to lead others and manage matters with discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism Advanced IT skills and a willingness to initiate systems analysis and pursue perpetual improvement of administration and school systems Experience with a School Management System (eg. SEQTA) an advantage Appropriate secretarial qualifications, eg. Cert IV in Business Administration or equivalent PA/EA and/or high-level administration experience and capability Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies Ability to anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and proactively address them High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks #J-18808-Ljbffr