Executive Assistant – 44 weeks per year

The role

The role is responsible for providing high quality, confidential administrative support to the Principal, Business Manager and College Board. The position requires professional communication and coordination at all levels within the College including students, parent/caregivers and the wider community. Supervision of other admin related positions.

Key responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Principal, Business Manager and Board members, including diary management, conference bookings, and travel arrangements.
• Diary Management: Exercise discretion and balance to ensure the Principal’s schedule is optimised, allowing time for priority tasks and personal work preparation.
• Meeting Planning: Coordinate meetings, build agendas, distribute materials, and take minutes for Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and College Board meetings.
• Board Administration: Assist with the preparation and proofreading of Board and sub-committee papers, ensuring timely and accurate reports.
• Governance & Compliance: Support governance practices, maintain the CompliSpace content, and update policy registers in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Communication & Engagement: Maintain effective communication with parents, caregivers, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Event Assistance: Support the Principal, Business Manager and Board with out-of-hours meetings and events as required.

About you

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role, ideally in an educational or corporate environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, fostering positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience with governance practices, policy management, and compliance procedures is highly desirable.
• A customer-focused approach, with a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to attend out-of-hours events and meetings as required.

About Investigator College

Investigator College is a world-class ELC to Year 12 Anglican College located in Victor Harbor on the South Coast of SA. Students are encouraged to become happy, successful and well-rounded citizens, working towards goals in alignment with the college motto, ‘Your Best Self.”

Investigator College also boasts a 10-hectare waterfront Eco-Campus at beautiful Currency Creek and is known for its unique environmental and sustainability courses, in addition to agricultural science. We strive to be leaders in innovation, enterprise and curriculum differentiation.

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