Since 1887, Kambala has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond. As the top-ranked school in NSW to offer both HSC and International Baccalaureate pathways, we are fiercely proud to be a girls’ school that values an education specifically for girls.
We are specialists in uplifting young women: every aspect of our teaching and learning is tailored for them, and every program for wellbeing, health development, leadership and learning caters to their specific needs.
Our purpose is to instill unwavering courage and curiosity to educate young women of ambition, integrity and consequence. To us, every student is remarkable in the making.
Description:
Role details:
Permanent Part-Time, 2 days/pw.
Works term-time only.
Commencement c. 28 April.
Provides exec-level administrative support to the school's Business Manager (CFO)
Supports cyclical meetings for School Council and other governance committees (i.e. event logistics, preparing papers, compiling agendas, distributing minutes).
NB:
Some flexibility required week to week as working days may need to change occasionally.
Some after hours work required for board meetings etc. (approx. 2-3 times per school term).
Skills and Experiences:
The ideal candidate:
Solid experience in a PA/EA role or similar, with expertise across the full range of high-level administrative duties relevant to C-Suite.
Background working in a Finance department and/or school context would be highly regarded.
Proficiency across MS Office and other standard software.
Working knowledge of Diligent desirable, but not essential.
Refined organisation, administration, and time management skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Personable, relaxed, with a great sense of humour.
Most importantly: someone who is proactive, can work independently, is agile, and who is comfortable in a role that requires discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy.
We offer:
A strong sense of community in a for-purpose context.
A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is free to be their genuine and authentic self.
A beautiful harbourside location, easily accessible to Edgecliff station via staff shuttle bus.
Onsite carparking or unmetered local street parking.
Daily hot & cold lunch menu at a nominal fee.
An array of internal and external professional development opportunities.
Access to pool, gym, and other school facilities.
If you are passionate about working for a values-driven organisation and excited at the prospect of continuing your career journey at one of Australia's preeminent independent girls' schools, we look forward to receiving your application directly via this platform. Please include an updated CV and a brief covering note that speaks to:
Why you are applying for this role, and why the part-time hours work for you.
Your annual salary expectations (on a full time equivalent basis)
Your earliest possible commencement date
Learn more about our School and visit us on LinkedIn
Interviewing will commence Monday 7 April, so please apply as a priority.
Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Unsolicited CVs submitted via agencies will not be accepted.
In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.
Through implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, Kambala commits to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, safety, and wellbeing within our school.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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