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Executive AssistantFixed term, Full-timeCommencing: As soon as possible until 18 December 2026ABOUT USSt Laurence Flexible School is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. There are 23 Flexible Schools throughout Australia who offer a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Enrolled young people may express a broad range of complex education and social needs and flexible schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Executive Assistant is responsible for daily administrative support and acts under the direction of the Head of Campus. The role will play a significant part in the vision of EREA to support all young people to learn and thrive in their life beyond school.To view the Position Description, please click HEREKEY ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCESupporting young people and front of house operationReporting and ComplianceStaff Records and ComplianceReferral and Enrolment Processes and Young Person data entryFinancial ManagementWorkplace, Health and SafetyCleaning, Maintenance and Infrastructure DevelopmentBuild strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Prepare agendas, attend meetings, take minutes and track actions.Deliver ad-hoc administrative support across varied tasks and projects.About YouExperience as an Executive Assistant (education sector experience ideal but not essential).Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.Proven senior leadership experience, both strategic and operational, characterised by strong organisational, administrative, communication, and leadership skills, particularly in relation to areas outlined in this position.Exceptional written and verbal communication.Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.Highly organised with excellent time management and uncompromising attention to detail.Appropriate qualifications for word processing and online student information systemsAdvanced MS Office skills.Proven ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgement.Collaborative, diplomatic and confident engagement with stakeholders at all levels.WHAT WE OFFEROur people are our most valuable asset in providing quality Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition to the young people in our schools. As an EREA Flexible Schools Ltd employee, you will receive:Edmund Rice charismSmall group sizes with a flexible approach to learningSalary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/aProfessional development opportunitiesGreat team environmentHOW TO APPLY (please upload documents in PDF format)To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Kelly Anderson, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. on 0447 331 382 or via email [email protected] will be reviewed as they are received.The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check.All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA''s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Apply NowEdmund Rice Education AustraliaEdmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of children and has a zero tolerance of abuse of children. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people therefore, all applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.These checks are consistent with EREA''s commitment to child safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes complying with our Child Safeguarding policy and code of conduct.EREA Flexible Schools Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr