Are you passionate about fostering a well-organised, connected, and purpose-driven school environment? Samford Valley Steiner School is seeking an Executive Assistant to the School Director to play a vital role in supporting our leadership team and contributing to the vibrant life of our nature-inspired educational community.

About Us
Nestled on 20 acres of serene bushland in the beautiful Samford Valley, just 35 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD, Samford Valley Steiner School is Queensland’s largest Steiner school. We provide a holistic education from Early Childhood to Class 12, guided by the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner and aligned with Queensland curriculum standards.

Our community values curiosity, resilience, and creativity, offering a nurturing environment where every child is supported to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and professional Executive Assistant to provide confidential, high-level administrative and organisational support to the School Director. This is a term-time, ongoing position (generally 9am–3pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours commitments such as the board meeting).

In this pivotal role, you will:

· Coordinate agendas, documents and minutes for Board and Senior Leadership meetings.

· Foster positive relationships between the School Director and a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, parents, community members and professional bodies.

· Prepare, proofread and format reports, presentations and correspondence.

· Organise and manage confidential records and information with discretion.

· Support strategic projects and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.

About You

You will bring:

· Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

· Highly developed written and verbal communication abilities.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva and related tools.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

· A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a high degree of professionalism.

· An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, Steiner education.

Mandatory Requirements

· Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain).

· Commitment to Samford Valley Steiner School’s values, Code of Conduct, and workplace health and safety requirements.

Why Join Us?

At Samford Steiner, you’ll be part of a values-driven, nature-connected educational community that offers:

· Competitive salary and up to 12.75% employer superannuation.

· Generous leave entitlements.

· Professional development opportunities.

· The chance to contribute to meaningful work that shapes safe, sustainable learning environments.

How to Apply

If you're ready to contribute to the well-being and success of our students, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your current resume along with a 1-2 page cover letter telling us why this role is perfect for you, to [email protected] by Friday 22 August 2025.