ABOUT MASTERY SCHOOLS AUSTRALIA:

Mastery Schools Australia is one of very few schools in Australia that focuses exclusively on the needs of students who have fallen behind or are experiencing learning difficulties. We cater for students in Years 4-10 with a particular focus on students with dyslexia and reading difficulties and students who have problems learning mathematics.

For more information on us, please visit www.msa.qld.edu.au.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

A position is available to work as a Personal Assistant to one of MSA’s Co-Founders; our Executive Director of Education. We are looking for an outstanding applicant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is exceptionally organised and can work seamlessly within our Corporate team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide high-level administrative support to our Executive Director of Education

Manage calendars, schedules, coordinate meetings and interstate travel arrangements

Handle incoming phone calls and emails in a prompt and professional manner as well as provide clear filing and storage systems for inboxes

Prepare and coordinate formal correspondence using effective communication and formatting skills

Assist with and foster strong relationships between our Executive Director of Education and internal/external stakeholders

Work effectively with Microsoft SharePoint and Teams

Work autonomously to achieve objectives

Occasional travel alongside our Executive Director of Education interstate and internationally.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Project management experience desirable

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities autonomously

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on attention to detail

High understanding and implementation of discretion and confidentiality

An ability to be flexible, adaptable and use problem solving skills to make necessary changes on the go in an at times fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

A commitment to contributing to a supportive workplace culture