<ul> <li>Permanent, full time role (38 hours per week)</li> <li>Flexibility to work year-round or term time (45 weeks)</li> <li>School Officer Level 5 classification - $78,204 - $82,008 + superannuation</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>Are you a highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? As the <strong>Executive Assistant</strong>, you’ll be at the heart of our organisation - providing vital, confidential support to the <strong>Principal and Deputy Principal</strong>. This is a key role for someone who brings exceptional professionalism, sound judgement, and integrity to every task. You’ll play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our executive office, making a real impact every day.</p> <p><strong>About the contract</strong></p> <p>This is a permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week), with the flexibility to work either year-round or on a term-time basis (45 weeks per year), depending on the successful applicant’s preference.</p> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <p>To be considered for this role you will need:</p> <ul> <li>Valid working rights within Australia.</li> <li>Be committed to the goals, ethos and mission of the College as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition.</li> <li>Possess a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card for paid employees before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.</li> <li>Qualifications in Business Administration (desirable).</li> <li>Extensive experience delivering high level administrative support as an Executive Assistant within a large organisation. (Experience in school of educational setting is desirable).</li> <li>Ability to be flexible, embrace and adapt to change and be responsive to the needs of the Principal and other members of the College Leadership Team and the college community.</li> <li>Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact positively with a wide range of stakeholders including students, staff, and the wider community.</li> <li>Exceptional attention to detail and ability to develop solutions to problems.</li> <li>Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, and the ability to use initiative and work autonomously to meet deadlines.</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Information Technology Systems and the Microsoft Suite of applications (eg: Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, Sharepoint and One Drive). (Experience with TASS is desirable).</li> <li>Proven ability to model the highest standard of ethical and professional behaviour and act with integrity and confidentiality.</li> <li>Willingness to work outside of normal rostered hours if required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About our Organisation</strong></p> <p>Ignatius Park College is an all-boys Independent Catholic secondary school located in Townsville, North Queensland catering for approximately 950 boys from Years 7-12.&nbsp; The College is a member of the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) network of 55 schools across Australia.&nbsp; Ignatius Park College has a tradition of academic, cultural, sporting, spiritual and personal excellence by providing the highest standards of staff, facilities and opportunities for students in a caring Christian environment. Further information on the College can be found on our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ipc.qld.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ipc.qld.edu.au/</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <p>Ignatius Park College have access to a range of employee benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary structure</li> <li>12.75% Superannuation&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading</li> <li>Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Leave)</li> <li>14 weeks paid parental leave</li> <li>10 days paid spousal leave</li> <li>Discounted IPC school fees</li> <li>Wellbeing projects and recognition of loyalty and service</li> <li>Access to staff health initiatives including pool and gym access</li> <li>Staff Social Club</li> <li>Travel opportunities through our sporting tours and immersions</li> <li>Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li> <li>Borrowing rights and newspaper access through our well-equipped College Resource Centre</li> <li>Leadership development opportunities</li> <li>Involvement in co-curricular activities</li> <li>Faith Formation</li> </ul> <p><i>Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</i></p> <p><strong>How to apply</strong></p> <p>Applications must be submitted online via the Ignatius Park College website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ipc.qld.edu.au/our-college/staff-vacancies/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ipc.qld.edu.au/our-college/staff-vacancies/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications must include:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter (maximum 2 page) addressing your ability to perform the key accountabilities and meet the key requirements of the role.</li> <li>Current resume detailing qualifications, relevant work experience and 2 work related referees including phone and email contact details.</li> <li>EREA Child Safe Declaration.</li> <li>Copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and licences.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications close Sunday 16 November 2025.&nbsp; Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the advertised close date.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><i>Note for Recruitment Agencies:&nbsp; This role is being managed by Ignatius Park College and we will not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.&nbsp; Ignatius Park College is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.</i></p>