Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

Radford College (see more jobs from this school)

BRUCE, ACT 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 15 September 2025


Suitably experienced and qualified applicants are invited to apply for this permanent full-time Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), commencing immediately.

<p><i>Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school, committed to fostering global citizens by inspiring students from Pre-K to Year 12 to make good choices, self-regulate and be resilient as the foundations for academic success. The College is located in the suburb of Bruce, in Canberra.&nbsp;</i></p> <p><strong>Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer&nbsp;Permanent Full-time&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Suitably experienced and qualified applicants<strong>&nbsp;</strong>are invited to apply for this permanent full-time Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), commencing immediately.</p> <p><strong>The opportunity</strong></p> <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time Executive Assistant to the COO to provide superior executive support in a range of duties and responsibilities.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>This position provides high-level executive and administrative support to the COO, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the office. You will play a key role in managing priorities, coordinating communications, and supporting the College’s strategic and operational objectives, while building effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.</p> <p><strong>Working at Radford College</strong></p> <p>At Radford, we believe that the effectiveness of our College depends on strong leadership and well-managed operations, and that this is made possible through the quality of support provided to our leaders and teams.</p> <p>Exhibiting high levels of confidentiality, accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing the best service, the Executive Assistant to the COO works conscientiously to support the COO, who is responsible for the non-academic administration of the College.</p> <p><strong>Why choose Radford?</strong></p> <p>As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work</li> <li>Guided Professional Learning for teaching staff to maintain professional registration standards</li> <li>Professional Learning financial support for teaching and non-teaching staff</li> <li>Salary Continuance Insurance</li> <li>Discounted school fees for eligible employees</li> <li>Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to exercise programs (boot camp and Pilates) and group fitness classes</li> <li>Generous Superannuation after qualifying period</li> <li>Salary Sacrificing</li> <li>Excellent resources and grounds</li> <li>Free onsite parking</li> </ul> <p>For further information, please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radford.act.edu.au/quick-links/employment/" rel="nofollow">Employment</a> page on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radford.act.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">Website</a>.</p> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <p>You will be bringing your experience of working in an office environment providing Executive support at a senior level, possessing excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service focus to the fore.</p> <p>You will be able to support a broad range of internal and external stakeholder requirements, providing Executive and administrative support to the COO.&nbsp; The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth operation of the COO’s office and support the ongoing success of the College’s strategic and operational priorities.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will possess excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously as required. You will be a confident self-starter who enjoys building relationships with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of the College.</p> <p>Candidates must:</p> <ul> <li>Be technically competent and confident (intermediate to high proficiency) in the MSOffice suite&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate experience managing complex diaries</li> <li>Demonstrate a passion for collaborative working with the ability to adapt to changing priorities</li> <li>Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience</li> <li>Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management skills</li> <li>Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare</li> <li>Be reliable and punctual</li> <li>Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals</li> <li>Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom</li> <li>Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to confidently communicate with senior management, peers and stakeholders</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in providing complex diary management</li> <li>Excellent level of attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to confidently communicate with senior management, peers and stakeholders</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in providing complex diary management</li> <li>Excellent level of attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radford.act.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">Employment section&nbsp;</a>on the College Website. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@radford.act.edu.au?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20to%20the%20Chief%20Operating%20Officer%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@radford.act.edu.au</a>?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20to%20the%20Chief%20Operating%20Officer%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@radford.act.edu.au?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20to%20the%20Chief%20Operating%20Officer%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@radford.act.edu.au</a>.</p> <p><br> Applications will close 15 September 2025<strong>,</strong> and should be addressed to:</p> <p>The Principal<br> email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@radford.act.edu.au?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20to%20the%20Chief%20Operating%20Officer%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@radford.act.edu.au</a>?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20to%20the%20Chief%20Operating%20Officer%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@radford.act.edu.au?subject=Executive%20Assistant%20to%20the%20Chief%20Operating%20Officer%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@radford.act.edu.au</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment</i></p>