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  Executive Assistant – Chief People Officer and Chief Governance Officer

Permanent, full-time role based in historic Sion House in Warragul, a short walk from the Warragul Railway and a commutable distance from Melbourne.

·         Join a not-for-profit organisation and meaningfully contribute to excellence in the education of children and young people.

·         An attractive salary plus the superannuation contribution in line with ATO guidelines.

·         Generous conditions including salary packaging and purchased leave options.

About Us

The governing organisation, Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL), directs and serves thirty-nine primary and five secondary schools in the Diocese of Sale which spans regional and rural areas between Cranbourne and Narre Warren in the west of the Diocese, Wonthaggi in the south and Orbost in the east. DOSCEL’s aim is to deliver the highest quality educational opportunities and outcomes for every student in every school in the Diocese.

At DOSCEL, you will enjoy a compassionate and supportive workplace, where you will be genuinely valued and respected as a person. With this and our friendly and collegial culture, you will feel a sense of real belonging, which will motivate you to perform your best work. The rewarding nature of the work and the opportunities for both personal and professional growth will ensure that you remain stimulated and engaged in your role.

About the Role

DOSCEL is seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) to work with the Chief People Officer (CPO) and Chief Governance Officer (CGO) to provide professional administrative support, time management and coordination to the Executive and their divisional leads as they manage high volume workloads and organisational projects. The EA is a representative of the Executive and consistently offers a courteous, friendly and solutions focused approach.

As the Executive Assistant – CPO and CGO, you will contribute to ensuring the smooth operation of the Executive office, handling communication, scheduling, and administrative tasks efficiently.

About You

As the Executive Assistant – CPO and CGO you will demonstrate the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description, including but not limited to:

·         A commitment to the ethos, values and mission of Catholic education.

·         A commitment to and understanding of child protection and child safety issues in schools.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships, liaising confidently with senior stakeholders while upholding integrity and discretion in all interactions.

·         Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality principles and experience handling sensitive information, along with knowledge of organizational policies and compliance requirements related to privacy.

·         Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines through strong organizational and time-management skills, effective use of productivity tools, and adaptability in fast-paced environments while ensuring accuracy and quality.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools for document preparation and formatting.

·         Skilled in crafting accurate, well-structured, and professional documents, reports, and correspondence with a tone appropriate for executive level interactions.

·         Ability to manage sensitive requests and provide timely updates to executives.

How to Apply

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please forward your queries to Industrial Relations/Human Resources via email hr@doscel.catholic.edu.au.

Applications are to be emailed to hr@doscel.catholic.edu.au and include a Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

Applications close on Thursday 11 December at 2.00 pm.

The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for this vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

Application Documentation

Position Description

DOSCEL Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

DOSCEL Code of Conduct

DOSCEL Statement of Principles regarding Catholic Education

DOSCEL is an equal opportunity employer.

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified people. When required, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our people.

DOSCEL is a child safe organisation. We require successful applicants to obtain and maintain satisfactory National Police Certificates and Employee Working with Children Checks or Victorian Institute of Teaching registrations.