Personal Assistant to CEO & Principal

About the role

Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges, one of Melbourne's leading Jewish day schools with 1,050 students and more than 400 staff across two primary and secondary campuses, an Early Learning Centre and a Crèche, is seeking a Personal Assistant to its Principal and Chief Operating Officer. The role provides high-level support so the executives can focus on strategic leadership. It is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday position based on site.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the Principal and COO
• Manage complex calendars, appointments, meetings and competing priorities
• Coordinate events and executive commitments
• Provide board support where required
• Prepare agendas, briefing papers, presentations and supporting documentation
• Manage correspondence on behalf of the Principal and COO

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in a senior Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role
• Experience supporting multiple senior executives in a complex organisation
• High level of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality
• Prior experience in the Jewish or independent school sector is highly regarded; all applicants are welcome

Required skills

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

All applicants must undergo child safety screening, including referee checks and valid VIT registration or a Working With Children Check, and complete Child Safety Training and accept the College's Child Safety Code of Conduct before starting.