About St Andrews Lutheran College

St Andrews Lutheran College is an independent, co-educational P–12 school located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, with over 1,400 students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a Christ-centred community with a mission to strive for excellence in Christian co-education.

Our employee community is a passionate and dedicated team who inspire and nurture confident young people. As employees, our College Mission of Celebrating the Gospel | Nurturing the Individual | Empowering Lifelong Learners is pivotal to our operation and guides everything we do.

We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive.

Position Overview

Position: Executive assistant to the Principal

Workload FTE: Full Time

Pay: $107,635-$113,592

Employment Basis: Permanent

The Role

Are you a highly organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting leadership and making a meaningful impact in an educational environment? St Andrews Lutheran College is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant to the Principal to join our vibrant team.

This is a pivotal role providing high-level executive and administrative support to the Principal, Executive Team, and College Council. You will manage the Principal’s calendar, coordinate major projects and events, and ensure the smooth operation of the Principal’s Office. Your ability to communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and lead with initiative will be key to your success.

Selection Criteria

Please respond to the following criteria in your application, providing specific examples of your experience and achievements:

Demonstrated experience in providing high-level executive support, including diary management, correspondence, and stakeholder liaison in a complex organisational environment.

Proven ability to coordinate meetings and events, including preparing agendas, recording minutes, managing logistics, and ensuring follow-up on action items.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

Experience in leading or supporting administrative teams, including implementing office procedures, managing resources, and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365, including advanced use of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote for communication, scheduling, collaboration, and document management. Experience with Microsoft Forms, Planner, and Power Automate is advantageous. Familiarity with school systems such as TASS (or similar) is highly desirable.

Relevant qualifications and professional development, such as a Certificate IV in Business or equivalent, and evidence of ongoing learning and growth.

Commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the College, with the ability to support its mission and contribute positively to its community life.

Please note: Successful applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check Blue Card, prior to starting work and have the legal right to work in Australia.

Application Instructions:

The ideal candidate will embody our values and actively contribute to our vibrant College community, fostering meaningful relationships across the College. To view more information on the position please see our website. If you believe your work ethic and mindset align with our opportunity, please submit your cover letter responding to the above criteria, and resume by clicking the 'APPLY' button now.

Applications close at 9.00am, Monday, 28 July 2025.

Within two weeks of the closing date, the selection panels' decision will be finalised. Only those who have been interviewed will be contacted. Please refer to our College website's Employment page for the "Employment Collection Notice." This notice will inform you, as an applicant of how St Andrews Lutheran College will handle the information collected from you, including your personal information and resume.

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Agency applications are respectfully declined.

St Andrews Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students. All applicants are required to undergo a screening process and the successful applicant must comply with all College policies and procedures.