Executive Support Officer

About the role

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) operates in the ACT and NSW, supporting 56 schools and nine early learning centres. Its Archdiocesan Schools Office runs four directorates, including Faith in Learning, School Operations, Corporate Services and Governance and Strategy. The Executive Support Officer provides high-level executive and project support to the Directorate and its branches and sections, and to senior executives, delivering timely, high-quality administrative assistance and informed advice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Service Area Leader's office, including organising competing tasks, deadlines and project plans, prioritising the Leader's time and managing a complex diary, and ensuring team deliverables are achieved on time.
• Provide secretariat and administration for formal meetings with the Executive and Board, including planning, coordination, administration and minute taking.
• Prepare, coordinate and review executive documents such as meeting minutes, briefings and reports.
• Act as a liaison between the Leader and internal and external stakeholders, serving as the first point of contact and representing a professional, warm and open service image.
• Support the Executive in monitoring the department budget.

Required profile

• Australian citizen or permanent resident; immediate start available.
• Tertiary qualification in a business-related degree or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Accreditation under the Work Teach and Lead policy of Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and a Working with Children Check (WWCC), required before starting.
• Current driver's licence.

What we offer

• Remuneration of $116,232 plus superannuation.
• Salary packaging, including novated leasing.
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) and up to 14 weeks (paternity/non-initial primary carer).
• Support for professional development and study.
• Access to the FLOURISH employee wellbeing program, including counselling and holistic wellbeing services.

Applications close on 8 November 2026. Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the position description.