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 Deputy Principal - Secondary

Workload FTE: Full Time

Pay: $80,573-$84,505

Employment Basis: Permanent

The Role

Are you a highly organised professional with a passion for supporting educational leadership? St Andrews Lutheran College is seeking a dynamic and proactive Executive Assistant (EA) to support the Deputy Principal – Head of Secondary School.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, coordinate key events, manage communications, and contribute to the smooth operation of the Secondary School.

As the EA to the Deputy Principal, you will:

Provide high-level executive support including calendar and email management, correspondence, and documentation.

Coordinate key Secondary School events, meetings, and communications.

Liaise with staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.

Maintain accurate records, manage digital systems, and support operational processes.

Collaborate with administrative and academic staff to ensure alignment across the College.

Selection Criteria

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

Executive Support Expertise
Proven experience providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders, including diary management, correspondence, and meeting coordination.

Communication Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.

Organisational and Time Management Skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Digital Literacy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and other digital collaboration tools. Experience with school systems such as TASS is highly desirable.

Event and Meeting Coordination
Experience planning and executing events, managing logistics, catering, documentation, and follow-up actions.

Initiative and Problem-Solving
A proactive approach to improving systems and processes, with sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters.

Team Collaboration
Ability to work effectively with administrative and academic staff, contributing to a cohesive and professional school environment.

Confidentiality and Professionalism
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and representing the College positively in all interactions.

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, Wednesday, 17 September 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.