Executive Assistant to Principal

About the role

Good Shepherd Lutheran School is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Principal. You will act as the central point of contact for the Principal’s Office, coordinating with the School Board, Leadership Team and wider school community.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Principal’s diary, schedule, correspondence and competing priorities.
• Coordinate School Board and sub‑committee meetings, including agendas, minutes and follow‑up actions.
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing documents.
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Organise meetings, events, travel and accommodation.
• Support strategic projects, monitor actions and deliverables.
• Research and prepare information to aid decision‑making.
• Maintain effective administrative systems, processes and digital records.
• Facilitate communication between the Principal, Leadership Team, Board, staff and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in office administration and executive‑level support.
• Excellent judgement, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Alignment with the Christian ethos and values of the school.
• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration (desirable).
• Experience with TASS, Employment Hero or Lexicon (desirable).
• Working with Children Clearance, Mandatory Notification Training and First Aid Certificate.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• TASS software.
• Employment Hero platform.
• Lexicon system.

What we offer

• A welcoming, values‑led community built around love, optimism and creativity.
• A trusted, varied role working closely with the Principal and school leadership.
• Opportunities to contribute to governance, strategic initiatives and community engagement.
• A collaborative environment where initiative, professionalism and new ideas are valued.