Strategic Projects Coordinator / Personal Assistant

12-month Maternity leave position (with potential to extend) - Full Time
Commencing on Monday, 30 June 2025.

The College is currently seeking to appoint a Strategic Projects Coordinator / Personal Assistant who will be involved in the day-to-day coordination and execution of Strategic Projects for our Riverstone and newly purchased Gables campuses. This position also provides administrative support for the Business Manager and is a wonderful opportunity to join our vibrant team of committed professionals.

About Norwest:

Location: Riverstone NSW

Norwest Christian College Limited (NWCC Ltd) is a not-for-profit company focused on the delivery of high quality, authentic, cost-effective Christian education. The company operates:

Norwest Christian College, Riverstone, a K-12 school,

Ngarra Christian College, a specialised learning environment for students with additional needs,

Outside of Hours School Care centre and,

a 90 place Early Learning Centre.

Recently, the company has acquired property at the Gables, Box Hill which it is seeking to develop in order to open up further enrolment opportunities for the community. The vision of NWCC Ltd is to inspire and equip students to pursue a purposeful life. Crucial to the realisation of this vision is the embedding of its Building Purposeful Lives framework across each of its offerings.

For more information, please visit our website

Your Role:

Plan, coordinate, and manage the implementation of key College projects as directed by the Principal and Business Manager.

Lead feasibility assessments.

Create detailed project documentation.

Identify, mitigate and manage risks.

Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Manage the Business Manager’s inbox and calendar, and provide administrative support, as required.

Further details regarding this position are available on the Role Description.

About You:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship, as well as the following skills and experience:

Demonstrated experience in leading, planning, coordinating, and executing multi-stakeholder projects.

An independent worker who is goal orientated and has outstanding interpersonal skills.

Superior communication skills (both written and verbal).

Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills,

Proven ability to research, organise, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines,

High attention to detail,

Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills,

Experience multitasking and managing projects,

A willingness to learn and assist where required, and,

Experience working in a school setting (advantageous).

We offer:

Work within a faith-based environment and contribute to the spiritual growth of students.

Access to ongoing professional development training.

A supportive work environment that values the well-being of its staff.

Competitive remuneration & benefits, including flexibility for salary sacrifice.

Free Annual Flu Shots, First Aid, and CPR training.

Onsite parking.

Guidelines for Application:

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working with Children Check clearance number or clearance letter.

Applications close Monday, 23 June 2025. Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the application closing date.