St Clare's High School, Taree is seeking a Temporary Part Time (6hrs a week on a Friday) Executive Assistant to join the team January 2025 for 12 months.
St Clare's was established in 1971 as a systemic, coeducational, regional high school catering for students from Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Wingham, Bulahdelah, Krambach/Nabiac and Gloucester parishes.
It continues a tradition of quality secondary education in the Manning/Great Lakes Region which commenced in 1926, at Taree, by the Sisters of St Joseph.
St Clare's excellent standing in the local community and its consistently high academic results are directly attributable to the positive relationships staff form with students.
Join an inclusive and well-rounded High School educating students in Manning Valley area.
POSITION DESCRIPTION The purpose of this position is to build and foster positive and collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in order to provide support to the Principal.
In this position, discretion, judgement, initiative and confidentiality are imperative at all times.
The position is to support the administrative and coordination requirements of the Principal.
The Executive Assistant also has responsibility for leadership of and day-to-day management of the Administration Support Staff.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools Exceptional interpersonal capabilities and verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders Demonstrated experience using initiative and self-motivation in the workplace and leading a team High level of attention to detail and accuracy with proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and people, often under time pressure Demonstrated ability in accurately and proficiently performing a wide range of administration tasks including use of Microsoft Office Programs and other relevant database programs.
Demonstrated capacity to organise, prioritise and multitask to meet various deadlines Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with others.
An understanding of and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work with the capacity and willingness to work in a team environment Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy.
Category A – Accreditation to Work QUALIFICATIONS Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number Completion of anaphylaxis training Completion of First Aid training or willingness to complete Certificate IV Business Management or equivalent experience CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport Employee assistance program (EAP) Training and staff development programs Paid parental leave for eligible employees Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Contact Tony McCudden, Principal on Tel: (02) 6552 3300 or via email: ****** TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND Please provide a cover letter along with your resume Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Tuesday 12th November at 11.59pm Additional information The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.
It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement.
Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.