Established in 1879, St Aloysius' College is a Catholic, Jesuit day school for boys from Year 3 to Year 12. Situated in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it has an enrolment of over 1300 students.
The College is conducted by the Society of Jesus and is part of a worldwide network of Jesuit primary and secondary schools and universities.
About the Role
Personal Assistant to the Director of Business Operations
St Aloysius’ College is seeking a highly organised and experienced Personal Assistant to support the Director of Business Operations at St Aloysius’ College. Demonstrating a high level of administrative and organisational support, the Personal Assistant will be a self-starter with strong experience in forward planning, diary management and a demonstrated commitment towards time-bound tasks.
Working autonomously to deliver exceptional support, the Personal Assistant will work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders, including members of the College Leadership Team and College Board, coordinating meetings, preparing reports and presentations, and ensuring that all enquiries and priorities of the business office are appropriately addressed.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high professional standards, the ability to multitask and prioritise competing demands with a focus on delivering outstanding results, whilst also maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
This is an ongoing part-time (0.8FTE) position with an immediate start with flexible working options available.
We Offer
At St Aloysius' we are a proud community with strong Ignatian traditions, committed to fostering an authentic sense of team, developing career pathways and offering a workplace culture, benefits and opportunities reflective of a contemporary work environment. The College offers staff:
- Professional growth and career development opportunities through tailored programs for teaching, and professional and operational staff
- Competitive remuneration
- Brand new learning and office facilities
- Student tuition fee discounts
- Salary sacrifice options
- Staff Wellbeing Program, inclusive of vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program and in-house counselling services
- Access to aquatic and fitness centre facilities
Your Application
To be considered for this position, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
- Commitment to the mission of Catholic education of boys in the Jesuit tradition;
- Possess strong administrative experience and organisational support at a senior level. Experience in the education sector or professional services is advantageous though not a requirement;
- Demonstrated experience in extensive diary management and prioritising competing deadlines;
- Capacity to manage a range of administrative tasks and organisational systems;
- Warm demeanour, empathy and the ability to adapt to people and situations;
- Effective and efficient conflict resolution skills;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information in accordance with the College's policies and governance systems;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to take accurate and detailed meeting minutes;
- Possess a service orientation with the ability to build trusting relationships;
- Should be self-driven and be able to produce work of a consistently high standard;
- Ability to problem solve and perform all tasks with attention to detail and accuracy;
- Excellent computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Possess a valid Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
For more information about the College, this opportunity, selection criteria and the application process please visit the College website:
https://www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au/our-people/current-opportunities
Only applications received via recruitment@staloysius.nsw.edu.au will be considered, and St Aloysius’ College reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
St Aloysius’ College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Applications Close: 5.00pm, Monday, 31 March 2025
www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au
