School Officer (Personal Assistant to the Principal) - St Eugene College, BURPENGARY
Date: 30 Jul 2026
Location: BURPENGARY, QLD, AU, 4505
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
St Eugene College is a Catholic co-educational Prep-12 school located in Burpengary, with an enrolment of over 1500 students and a staff of approximately 150. We are a dynamic learning community for both our staff and students Our de Mazenod Charism and belief in the dignity of each person, along with our philosophy of transforming learning makes our College a place where all people feel they belong, can grow professionally and personally to embrace the JOY of working with young people.
Inspired by the practical example of Eugene de Mazenod, our lives are centred in God. We strive to be living proof of social consciousness. We are altruistic, focused on recognising the needs of others and our world and using the capabilities and dispositions to address them. We challenge our students to walk in the footsteps of Jesus by giving back to the community and transform our world by continuing to live de Mazenod (Oblate) values all their lives Our moral imperative is to provide authentic, engaging learning experiences to create future focussed learners who can both contribute to and lead in an everchanging world/society. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
St Eugene’s College invites applications from highly organised, professional, and experienced executive assistants to support the Principal and Head of Campus of a large, dynamic secondary college serving over 1,000 students.
This is a key executive support role, providing high level administrative and operational assistance to the Principal and contributing to the effective leadership, governance, and smooth operation of the College.
- Location: St Eugene College, Burpengary
- Start date: 31 August 2026 – 27th November 2026
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer Level 6 - $42.67/ hr + 12.75% Super
- Status: Full Time Fixed Term
- Ad close date: 16th August 2026
- Contact: (07) 3491 4600 | pburpengary@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
As the Personal Assistant to the Principal and Head of Campus you will provide confidential, professional, and proactive executive support in a complex educational environment. This role requires sound judgement, discretion, and the capacity to manage competing demands while working closely with senior leaders, staff, families, and BCE offices.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Provide high-quality administrative support to the Executive Leadership Team, including correspondence, meeting agendas, presentations, data collation and minutes.
- Manage the calendars of the Executive Leadership Team, including appointments, meetings and interview schedules.
- Manage the Principal's email account, distribute correspondence to relevant staff and respond to enquires
- Coordinate leadership meetings and maintain OneNote platforms.
- Support compliance processes, including annual reporting, Blue Card and QCT registers, mandatory training checks, policy and procedure management, and government returns.
- Coordinate staff conferences, travel bookings, events and hospitality arrangements.
- Support recruitment processes, including drafting advertisements, preparing interview packages, arranging interviews, managing contracts, onboarding and offboarding.
- Assist with internal and external publications, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
- Maintain records, manage equipment distribution and support general office administration.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of confidentiality, discretion and professional judgement.
- Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, staff, students, parents, external stakeholders and BCE Head Office
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Capacity to work independently and under limited supervision.
- Flexibility, reliability and commitment.
- Ability to manage conflict, engage in difficult conversations and maintain trust.
- Commitment to supporting the mission and ethos of the College.
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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