Executive Assistant and Service Administrator

Location: Manuka, Canberra 
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 4 $92,701 - $101,132 plus superannuation
Start Date: Immediate start available
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 7 April

Who Are We?

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres.

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. 

About the Role

As Executive Support to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you play a key role in the day-to-day operations of their office, providing high-level corporate support and working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including other key executives and their related teams.

The office of the CIO is responsible for all technology across the Archdiocese education system and plays a key role in the implementation of the Archdiocesan Vision for Catholic Schools. The Office of the CIO delivers a broad range of integral services and advice across the system. The Chief Information Officer is a Senior Area Leadership Team member, including the Director of CECG.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice.
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption).
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave).
• Support for professional development and study opportunities.
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice.

Essential Criteria

• Clearly demonstrated and proven experience as an Executive Assistant/Executive Support Officer/Office Manager or similar within a busy, multifaceted environment.
• Proven capacity to work individually and as part of a team, delivering quality and valued work in a timely manner and demonstrating strong planning and organisational skills.
• High-level interpersonal skills with a courteous and collaborative approach and an ability to build positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders. You will have strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Professional experience and advanced working knowledge with computer
• software packages, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs.
• Experience working with operational technology matters would be an advantage.

Please refer to the role description for in-depth details regarding the criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a current resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined above. The cover letter should be no more than three pages.

Further information about the role and Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn is available on the website.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Amy Tallon, People & Culture Officer, on 0459943831 or via email at amy.tallon@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.

Recruitment Agencies – Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra, and Goulburn, endeavor to fill our vacancies through our direct recruitment platforms and channels wherever possible. If we need the assistance of a recruitment agency, we will contact our preferred providers.