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Personal Assistant to Head of Junior School (and school support)


Company : Trinity Grammar School, Kew


Location : Kew, Australia


Created : 2025-12-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join Our Team at Trinity Grammar School Kew Join one of Melbournes leading independent boys schools and shape the voice of a community that values confidence, compassion and academic excellence. We are seeking an exceptional communicator with a positive, proactive mindset. Calm under pressure, you handle competing priorities with ease while maintaining absolute confidentiality. You build strong relationships, show initiative and bring innovative solutions to challenges. Adaptable and emotionally intelligent, you embody our Schools values through professionalism, integrity and a caring approach. If youre reliable, flexible and passionate about supporting our strategic vision, wed love to hear from you. About the Role The Junior School (ELCYear 6) is a dynamic, highenergy environment where the Personal Assistant (PA) plays a critical role in supporting the Head of Junior School and the leadership team. The position involves highlevel administrative tasks, coordination of operations and ensuring effective communication with staff, parents and external stakeholders. The PA must be highly organized, proactive and maintain strict confidentiality. Strong communication skills and flexibility including occasional outofhours work are essential. The role contributes to the strategic direction and smooth functioning of the Junior School. Key Responsibilities Manage the Head of Junior Schools diary, emails and correspondence to ensure smooth scheduling and communication. Provide highlevel administrative support to the Junior School Leadership Team, including meeting coordination and minutetaking. Organise and maintain the Junior School office and manage document filing and records. Coordinate enrolment interviews and assist with planning and administration of key events such as Presentation Day and Orientation Day. Respond to enquiries from staff, parents and students while ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met. Collaborate with other Executive and Personal Assistants and assist with reception duties when required. Qualifications and Expertise Tertiary qualification in business or administration (advantageous) and experience in a similar role, ideally within a school or education setting. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, work autonomously and manage competing demands. Excellent communication skills and accuracy in document preparation, editing and formatting. High level of digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with databases and multiple data sources. Adaptable, flexible and able to maintain effective communication flow while following up requests respectfully. Reliable data integrity and strong problemsolving skills in a dynamic environment. A current Employee Working with Children Check. Why Join Us Competitive remuneration 6.2 weeks Annual Leave Additional employer superannuation contributions when voluntary contributions are made Professional development opportunities available Onsite Pool and Gym available to staff Salary Packaging Available 16 weeks of paid parental leave Employee Assistance Programme Onsite caf School fee concession for permanently employed staff First aid and CPR training provided annually Annual influenza vaccinations How to apply Applications with a CV and Cover Letter to be addressed to the Principal Mr Adrian Farrer. Applications close: 10pm Sunday 16 November 2025. Further information can be found in the attached Position Description. Shortlisting and interviewing will be happening continually throughout the application period and candidates are encouraged to apply without delay! Child Safety Trinity Grammar is a school where the dignity of each person is recognised, respected and fostered and is committed to ensuring child safety. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and will treat allegations very seriously. In line with this commitment to child safety the School has put in place policies and procedures to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards. These standards aim to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and set up processes to properly respond to allegations of child abuse. About Trinity For more than 122 years Trinity has been an aspirational learning community and prized a values education. It is an Anglican independent school for boys located in the innerEast of Melbourne and cares for approximately 1,600 students from 3yearold Kindergarten to Year 12. For more information about our school and offerings please visit our website. Employment Type: FullTime Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary: $90,000 $105,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr