Personal Assistant to the Principal

Marist College, Kogarah (see more jobs from this school)

BEXLEY, NSW 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 December 2025



<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Marist College Kogarah</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 1 December 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> Marist College Kogarah is a secondary Catholic school for boys which has proudly served the St George community for over 100 years. Our college is a Catholic community of faith, inspired by our founder, St Marcellin Champagnat. Our rich Marist heritage and tradition underpins our mission to bring the teachings of Christ to our students, who we empower to grow into faith filled young men of good character and service, ready to contribute positively to our world. The college sets high standards and expectations of our students in an environment that is based on mutual respect inspiring curious, confident, independent, lifelong learners. Our college motto, "The End Crowns The Work" encourages students to strive for excellence.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $110,207. Base salary of $98,399. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As the Senior School Support Officer (Level 6), you will provide a high-level of support to the Principal and leadership team. As an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrate <strong>Marist College Kogarah's</strong> values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community.<br><br> Your responsibilities include but are not be limited to:</p> <ul> <li>delivering high level administrative support to the Principal, Leadership Team and support staff</li> <li>communicating with the Principal and school community members on administrative systems, including safety, finance, recruitment, staff development and office priorities</li> <li>exhibiting management prowess in administration, human resources, finance, school fees, office leadership, and other related reports for the Principal</li> <li>managing financial administration as required</li> <li>overseeing site induction and maintaining health and safety systems and records</li> <li>efficiently managing registers</li> <li>a willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li> <li>any other duties as directed by the Principal.</li> </ul> <p>To thrive in this role, you will possess:</p> <ul> <li>proficiency in administrative and clerical tasks</li> <li>competence in financial and/or administrative management</li> <li>valuable qualities such as tact, reliability, and the ability to work in a team effectively</li> <li>a commitment to honesty, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality</li> <li>prior experience working with children or in a school environment</li> <li>strong interpersonal and organisational abilities</li> <li>familiarity with emerging technologies like Google Suite,Oracle, Microsoft Office software, Google Chrome, Compass, CiAnywhere, along with a solid grasp of Facilities tasks and WHS</li> <li>a minimum of five years of administrative/clerical experience</li> <li>experience in a team leader/supervisor or personal/executive assistant capacity</li> <li>proficiency in financial and administrative management</li> <li>a Certificate III/IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent post-secondary qualification in administration, human resources, finance, accounting, or a related field.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.</li> </ul> <p><i>Please note, candidates may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.</i></p> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br> Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>