EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR TO CEO, EREA VICTORIAN SCHOOLS LTD

About us

Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools Limited (EREA VSL) is responsible for the governance of six Victorian schools, and their associated campuses that enrol over 10,000 students.

EREA VSL is guided by the EREA Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The Charter articulates the vision, mission, and objectives for schools.

Through the Charter Touchstones, schools strive to transform the hearts and minds of children and young people to build a more just and inclusive local and global community through presence, compassion, liberation and a commitment to justice and solidarity.

In all we do, EREA VSL operates with clarity, accountability and transparency.

The Role

We are looking for an exceptional Executive Coordinator to provide a range of high-level executive assistance and project support to the CEO and other senior staff of EREA Victorian Schools Ltd. This role is crucial to effective and efficient office operations and is a trusted advisor of the CEO.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership team, Principals, and external stakeholders, the Executive Coordinator will provide excellent operational management, facilitate communication and be responsible for key projects. A continuous improvement mindset will be integral to the role.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the efficient running of the office of EREA Victorian Schools in an educational environment.

What We Offer

• A supportive, values-driven team and inclusive workplace culture

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days on site, 2 days working from home)

• On occasion work outside of normal hours to support Board meetings will be required

You will be employed on a full-time, ongoing basis.

The remuneration for the role is within the range of $115,000 to $125,000, plus leave loading and superannuation, negotiable depending on skills, education and experience.

You will need

· Completion of secondary school education or Completion of a vocational training program or tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Education or related field (preferred)

· Relevant experience in executive support, administration or management and experience in working with Executives or Boards/Committees

· Project management experience (preferred)

· Proven interpersonal skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders

· Effective time management and attention to details

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Outstanding technical skills using the Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Diligent, Zoom and Microsoft Teams (or ability to learn quickly)

· Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months) or Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply

Please visit our website to learn more about our organisation at erea.vic.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description please email [email protected]

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by 11.59pm on Thursday 28 August 2025 including:

• Letter of introduction (one page)

• Responses to each Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description (maximum 2 pages in total)

• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining experience and skills with the contact details for two referees (one referee from current or most recent place of employment. If this is a school it needs to be the Principal).

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, obtain a Working with Children Check and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship or Visa.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply.

If you would like further information about this role, please contact Jeff Burn, Interim CEO, at [email protected].

We will be reviewing applications as they are received. Should we find a suitable applicant we will close the role early; therefore, please don't delay your application.

EREA VSL is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and young people from harm. EREA VSL has no tolerance of abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment in accordance with legislative and EREA VSL policies and procedures.