Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

St Mary MacKillop College, Canberra (see more jobs from this school)

### Isabella Plains, ACT

#### Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

#### Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

#### Applications Close: 17 November 2025

Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Head of Campus at St Mary MacKillop College, helping ensure smooth school operations and a welcoming, professional environment.

Salary Range: $98,400 plus superannuation  

Employment Status: Full-time (Term time)

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 

Start Date:Negotiable 

About St Mary MacKillop College

St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus in Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early Learning Centres across the region. Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from many different backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches learning. We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. We are proud of our inclusive, welcoming community and our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

About the Role

The Executive Assistant to the Campus Head at the Padua campus is a critical administrative position assisting the Campus Head to ensure the effective running of the Padua campus. The role will serve as the primary point of contact for the Padua Campus Head, acting as a liaison between the Campus Head and staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders. The role also works closely with the Executive Assistant to the Principal, managing the cross-campus requirements of the College.

This role is an averaged role (term time); however, given the demands of this position, the Executive Assistant will occasionally be required to work outside of regular office hours and across both campuses to meet the needs of the school.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma or Cert IV with relevant work experience
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• First Aid Certificate or the willingness to obtain one

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. 

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Steve Wilde on 02 6209 0100 or via emailSteve.Wilde@mackillop.act.edu.au   

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

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