Executive Assistant - St Mary MacKillop College, Tuggeranong ACT
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 1 June 2025
Join Canberra’s largest secondary school as Executive Assistant to the Principal at St Mary MacKillop College. Support leadership across two campuses in a dynamic, inclusive environment. Enjoy excellent benefits, career growth, and a welcoming community.
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Tuggeranong, ACT <br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Full-time<br><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $106,142.00 plus superannuation.<br><strong>Eligibility: </strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident <br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Negotiable<br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Sunday 11.55 pm, 1 June 2025 </p>
<p><strong>About St Mary MacKillop College</strong></p>
<p>St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses. Years 7 to 9 are based on the Padua Campus (Wanniassa) and Years 10 to 12 are based on the St Peter’s Campus (Isabella Plains). MacKillop College is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.</p>
<p>MacKillop prides itself on its inclusive and welcoming community, its safe and supportive environment, its culture of quality teaching and learning, and the wide range of opportunities and experiences it can provide for its students.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role </strong></p>
<p>The Executive Assistant to the School Principal is a critical administrative position assisting the Principal to ensure the effective running of the College across two campuses. The role will serve as the primary point of contact for the Principal acting as a liaison between the Principal and staff, students, parents and other stakeholders. The role also works closely with the Campus Heads in managing the recruitment process of teaching staff. Given the nature of the work, the Executive Assistant will occasionally be required to work outside of regular office hours and across both campuses to meet the needs of the school.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities </strong></p>
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<li>Attractive remuneration package</li>
<li>Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing</li>
<li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) </li>
<li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) </li>
<li>Support for professional development and study opportunities </li>
<li>Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP).</li>
<li>Relevant Diploma or Certificate IV with relevant work experience.</li>
<li>First Aid Certificate or the willingness to obtain one.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Application Process </strong></p>
<p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. </p>
<p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. </p>
<p>For further information about the School, please visit our <a href="https://www.mackillop.act.edu.au/ ">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Position-specific queries: </strong>Please contact Steve Wilde on 02 6209 0100 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:Steve.Wilde@mackillop.act.edu.au?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Mary%20MacKillop%20College%2C%20Tuggeranong%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>Steve.Wilde@mackillop.act.edu.au</a>?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Mary%20MacKillop%20College%2C%20Tuggeranong%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:Steve.Wilde@mackillop.act.edu.au?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Mary%20MacKillop%20College%2C%20Tuggeranong%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Steve.Wilde@mackillop.act.edu.au</a>. <br><strong>Application queries: </strong>Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Mary%20MacKillop%20College%2C%20Tuggeranong%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Mary%20MacKillop%20College%2C%20Tuggeranong%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Mary%20MacKillop%20College%2C%20Tuggeranong%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. </p>
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<p> <a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505351/executive-assistant-st-mary-mackillop-college-tuggeranong-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>