Job description
ABOUT US
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,400 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 700 staff nationally.
Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses.
They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Executive Assistant/Office Manager is responsible for:
- Providing efficient and effective executive, project and administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer
- Daily management of maintenance of the National Office located at Eagle Farm.
The Executive Assistant/Office Manager acts under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer.
For more information about the role, please view the Position Description by clicking apply to access our external application portal.
Our national office location is Eagle Farm, QLD.
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Understanding and commitment to the values of Catholic education system of schools in Edmund Rice Tradition
- At least 5 years’ experience as a C-Suite Executive Assistant with proven ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
- Office management experience preferable but not essential
- Excellent organisation, administration and prioritisation skills
- Proven capability in diary management and email correspondence
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to proofread and edit documents
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence and create impactful presentations
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities and working to deadlines
- A courteous, engaging and efficient manner, with a customer service focus
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and to approach activities with initiative.
- An open and collaborative working style with the ability to be assertive yet diplomatic with staff and executives of all levels
- Effective time management, achieving deadlines and follow up of actions
- Confidence to seek out information/ raw data on topics as requested
- Advanced knowledge in using Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams (and in learning to use new software)
- Working with Children Check
WHAT WE OFFER
Our people are our most valuable asset in providing quality Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition to the young people in our schools. As an EREA Flexible Schools Ltd employee, you will receive:
- Edmund Rice charism
- Competitive salary structure
- 12.75% Superannuation Contribution
- As an employee of a PBI (Public Benevolent Institution) you will have the opportunity to salary sacrifice and increase your take-home pay
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Connection to a national and global network of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition
HOW TO APPLY
Please upload documents in PDF format.
To apply for the position, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Kathleen Jones, Director of Human Resources via email [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.