EA to the Principal

38 Huntingtower Road, Armadale VIC, Australia

Full time

Non-Teaching Professionals / Managers

Administration / Clerical

Job Description

Executive Assistant to the Principal

• Full-time, ongoing position
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Generous employment benefits

Lauriston Girls’ School, one of Melbourne’s leading independent schools, is seeking an experienced and highly professional Executive Assistant to the Principal. This pivotal role provides high-level administrative and strategic support to ensure the efficient operation of the Principal’s Office.

About Lauriston

Established in 1901, Lauriston Girls’ School has a proud tradition of academic excellence and educational innovation. We offer both VCE and the International Baccalaureate (IB), along with our renowned Year 9 Howqua program and Reggio Emilia-inspired Blairholme Early Learning Centre. It is our mission to inspire Lauriston girls to be courageous lifelong learners. They are ethical and compassionate young women who seek to resolve new-world problems and strive to be responsible, global citizens working with others to shape their world.

About the Role

As Executive Assistant to the Principal, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the leadership of the school by providing high level Executive support, including:

• Act as the Principal’s key liaison, managing communications with students, staff, parents, Council members, and external stakeholders.
• Provide high-level calendar and travel management, prioritising the Principal’s time to support key school initiatives.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and coordinate agendas, minutes, and follow-ups for senior committees.
• Support planning and execution of school events, functions, and priority projects.
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professional standards appropriate to this senior role.
• Work closely with the School Executive to advance strategic and operational objectives as a trusted partner in the Principal’s leadership team

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a senior administrative or executive support role
• Outstanding organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Outlook calendar management
• Demonstrated ability to work with discretion, confidentiality and professionalism
• Current Working With Children Check (Employee)
• Desirable attributes include tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, experience supporting a Principal/CEO or Board, and familiarity with collaboration and workflow automation tools

For further details please refer to the Position Description.

All applicants must hold a current Working With Children Check (Employee) clearance and the right to live and work in Australia. You must also be willing to undertake a National Police Record Check.

Applications should be addressed to the Principal, and include a cover letter outlining your suitability to this role, and a current resume.

Applications close Monday 10 November 2025 at 9.00am.

Only applications submitted via our recruitment portal will be considered; email applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted with regards to the progress of their application.

Enquiries: Kim Reid, HR Coordinator on 03 9864 7555, or employment@lauriston.vic.edu.au

Lauriston Girls’ School is a child safe organisation which welcomes children, young people and their families. Lauriston Girls’ School has zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Lauriston Girls’ School is responsible for the care and protection of the children and young people within our care and reporting of information about suspected child abuse. All members of staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

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