Executive Assistant to Professional and Operational Senior Executive

St Andrew's Cathedral School

Sydney, NSW 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 February 2026


St Andrew’s Cathedral School is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Professional and Operational Senior Executive to provide high-level executive and governance support in a busy, fast-paced school environment.

<p>You will provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and organisational support across a variety of functions. This includes managing diaries, preparing high-quality documentation, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring seamless communication between internal and external stakeholders.</p> <p>This is <strong>not a term-time</strong> only role, it is a full-time permanent position.</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide high-level executive &nbsp;assistance and administrative support to multiple senior executives</li> <li>Manage complex and often competing calendars, and meeting arrangements</li> <li>Prepare professional correspondence, reports, and presentations</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with school policies and legislative obligations</li> <li>Build strong relationships across all levels of the school community and external networks</li> <li>Oversee administrative workflows to ensure smooth day-to-day operations</li> <li>Support the Executive Director of Operations with the School Council and Foundation Board, including managing the online board platform, preparation, format, quality check and distribution of all meeting documents</li> <li>Handling confidential governance documents, and ensuring compliance with governance protocols</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 5 years’ experience providing executive-level support to C-suite or senior executives</li> <li>Demonstrated experience with governance processes and board management platforms</li> <li>Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion</li> <li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and related productivity tools</li> <li>Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach to changing priorities</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>For a detailed position description and to apply </strong><a href="https://sacs.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=788&amp;s=12" rel="nofollow"><strong>APPLY NOW</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Applications close: 16 February 2026</strong></p> <p>Interviews will commence as applications are received.</p> <p><i>Please create and submit application as one document, including cover letter, CV and any relevant credentials.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>See here for further employment benefits at SACS:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/" rel="nofollow">https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why&nbsp;St Andrew's Cathedral School?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Andrew’s Cathedral School was recently awarded the&nbsp;<strong>5 Star Employer of Choice 2025</strong>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<i>The Educator</i>&nbsp;for positive employee experience and a deeply supportive, collegiate culture. Every team member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p> <p>As an&nbsp;<strong>authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition</strong>, Christian values underpin all areas of school life. Honesty, integrity, humility, respect, and service are foundational to our strong and hopeful learning community.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Reflecting our Christian foundations, we are committed to nurturing the&nbsp;<strong>intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing&nbsp;</strong>of every student. Our goal is to develop students who think critically and creatively&nbsp; - hearts that love, minds that grow, and lives that give.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Child Safety Commitment</strong><br> We are committed to providing a&nbsp;<strong>child-safe environment</strong>&nbsp;through clear policies, procedures, and training. It is a condition of employment that all new staff must acknowledge understanding of the&nbsp;<strong>Child Safe Policy</strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>Child Safe Codes of Conduct</strong>&nbsp;prior to commencing.<br> All roles require a valid&nbsp;<strong>Working with Children Check</strong>&nbsp;in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 prior to commencement.</p> <p><i>For more information on Working with Children Checks, please visit the&nbsp;</i><a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check" rel="nofollow"><i><strong>NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website</strong></i></a></p>