<p>We are currently looking for an experienced Executive Support Officer to showcase their highly developed administrative skills and team focused approach in a supportive, high energy and fast paced environment. </p><p><b>Full-time permanent position (Term time only) commencing on or before Monday 19 April 2021. </b></p><p>The Executive Support Officer provides high level professional executive and administrative support to the College Executive, along with undertaking office administration, communications and publication tasks to support the effective administrative functioning of the College’s operations. Key to this position will be the ability to coordinate, collate and publish the College’s “Especean” Community Newsletter, balanced with managing the College’s daily announcements, together with the quality provision of administrative support to the College’s curriculum development, implementation and assessment. </p><p>We are looking for someone with demonstrated high level of organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and events and use initiative in meeting deadlines, with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail. High level written communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a high level of proficiency in office software applications (such as the Microsoft office 365 suite). </p><p>To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following essential selection criteria: </p><p><b>Essential Criteria </b></p><ul><li>A commitment to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people </li><li>A commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition </li><li>Post-school qualifications in an executive, business administration related area and / or previous demonstrated experience in a similar role </li><li>Professional verbal and written communication skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders </li><li>Meticulous attention to detail with experience in managing high work volumes and a large client base </li><li>Advanced computer literacy with Microsoft Office suite of products, together with a good working knowledge and understanding of database management programs (e.g. Sentral, Maze) </li><li>Meticulous attention to detail with experience in managing quality assurance (writing, editing, proof reading) of high volumes of correspondence, briefs and reports </li><li>Highly organised with the ability to balance and resolve conflicting priorities and work to deadlines </li><li>Demonstrated experience in dealing appropriately with highly confidential and sensitive information </li><li>Ability to exercise substantial independent judgement, initiative and problem-solving techniques </li><li>First Aid qualifications (Level 2), or a willingness to undertake training </li></ul><p><b>Desirable Criteria </b></p><ul><li>Experience in an educational or not-for-profit context </li></ul><p>To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online &#39;Career Application&#39; available on our website https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/ </p><p>Your application should consist of: </p><ol><li>A cover letter (1 page) </li><li>Specific statements addressing the essential and desirable criteria (in no more than 3 x A4 pages, size 11 font) </li><li>A current CV outlining your qualifications, experience and skills </li><li>Certified academic transcripts (where applicable) </li><li>The names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) referees </li><li>A current Working with Children number and date of birth for the Working with Children Check verification (if already obtained or must have willingness to acquire) </li></ol><p>All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred). </p><p>A commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition and a valid Working with Children clearance are essential conditions of employment. </p><p>St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse. </p><p><b>Applications close 4pm Friday 19 March 2021 </b></p><p>Please contact Karyn Corcoran, Human Resources Leader on 02 8705 9295 for a confidential discussion regarding your interest and suitability for this opportunity. </p><p>The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.</p><p><i>St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. </i></p><p><i>We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.</i></p>