Personal Assistant to the Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing

Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young men grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.

As a long-standing Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all.

The Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing is inviting applications from suitably experienced candidates for the position of Personal Assistant.

The Personal Assistant enhances the quality of service provided by the Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing and Student Wellbeing team to the school community, wider stakeholder groups and educational authorities. This is demonstrated by ensuring the administrative responsibilities associated with the role enable the Assistant Principal to be effective, efficient and professionally prepared at all times.

This multi-faceted role involves diverse duties which will require excellent interpersonal communication, organisational and time management skills. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will use your comprehensive organisational skills and initiative to organise and coordinate the activities of the Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing, support the Dean of Students, House Leaders and Wellbeing Team, whilst taking responsibility for Student Reception and administration.

The nature, diversity and scope of responsibility require the frequent use of discretion, initiative and independent judgement.

We are looking for a highly organised, professional, and confidential Personal Assistant with strong computer literacy and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will have a commitment to a team approach, and demonstrated success as a Personal Assistant at a similar level and environment.

All Staff are expected to support and participate in the faith life of the College including commitment to the College Mission, ethos, and participate in ongoing professional development and learning.

Please visit our website for full details, including the position description and the required application form, under School - Employment: www.parade.vic.edu.au/Employment.aspx.

Application Requirements

In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a solid understanding of the role.

Applications must include:

• a covering letter
• a separate statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria addressing your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role
• a current Curriculum Vitae; together with
• a completed Application for School Officer form available on the College website.

Applications should be emailed to hr@parade.vic.edu.au, and addressed to the Principal.

Applications close at 4pm, Friday 21 May 2021.

Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.