Personal Assistant to the Heads of Senior School and Middle School

About the role

Leading independent girls school Camberwell Girls Grammar School presents an opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant to join our Professional Services team on a full-time ongoing basis. The hours of the role is Monday to Friday from 8.00am-4.00pm.

Reporting to the Heads of Middle and Senior School you will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth and professional operation of the Secondary School campus. You will organise and manage the daily schedules communications and administrative tasks for the two Heads of School.

You will make an impact by :

• Providing administrative assistance and diary support including calendar management.
• Managing and responding to emails and telephone enquiries and preparing and distributing correspondence newsletters and reports.
• Assisting the Head of School in all administrative aspects of student welfare management processes.
• Drafting proofreading and distributing professional correspondence and reports.
• Maintaining accurate records databases and student files.
• Assisting in the coordination and organisation of events such as School Assemblies Presentation Evenings Valedictory events and student Transition Days / Orientation Programs.

To be successful in this role

You are a seasoned professional who thrives in fast-paced environments demonstrating sound judgment and a proactive approach. Your strong administrative skills combined with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities enable you to build effective working relationships with ease. You are organised detail-focused and maintain the highest levels of discretion confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive information related to students and staff.

You will have :

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant (essential).
• Previous experience within a School environment is highly desirable.
• First Aid qualification CPR qualification and Anaphylaxis Awareness qualification or willingness to obtain these.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current Criminal Record Check.

Why Camberwell Girls Grammar School

Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12. We offer opportunities for every student to be the creator of high-quality work in an environment focused firmly on the future. Through academic excellence we pride ourselves on being innovative educational leaders as well as providing the following benefits to all staff :

• Staff wellbeing focus
• Salaries and packages at above Award-level
• Active Professional Learning and Development programs
• Paid Discretionary Leave
• Additional paid Personal / Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program available for all staff and their immediate household members

Further information & how to apply

For more information see the full position description and apply via the Apply Now button. Please note applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Please submit a brief cover letter and resume outlining which role you are applying for and your suitability to this role.

For recruitment and role enquiries please contact our Human Resources team on.

Applications close : Thursday 5 June

Camberwell Girls Grammar School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Our commitment to Child Safety

At CGGS we are committed to child safety as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration.

The CGGS community is one that is welcoming caring inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity.

Position Description

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Integration,Advocacy,Animation,Back Office Support,Bid Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 85000 - 90000