Senior Executive Assistant to the Education Excellence Executive
Date: 8 May 2026
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
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.
Summary
Join a dynamic executive environment within the Education Excellence team, where strong organisational capability and sound judgement make a real impact. This role is ideal for a seasoned Executive Assistant who enjoys working at pace, solving problems, and keeping priorities moving behind the scenes. Acting as a key partner within the executive function, the position ensures work programs stay on track and outcomes are delivered. It also contributes to creating a highly organised, responsive, and well-connected executive function.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible working arrangements available
- Status: Permanent (continuing) | Commencing May 2026
- Salary: $106,702 - $118,554 plus super
- Ad Close date: 25th May 2026
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Be the primary point of contact for the Executive, triaging requests and managing priorities with discretion
- Manage a complex, high-volume diary to ensure effective use of time and alignment across multiple workstreams
- Provide high-level executive support including briefings, correspondence, reports and presentations
- Support financial administration activities including budgets and reporting requirements
- Prepare and review briefing papers, monitor actions and follow up on key priorities
- Contribute to problem-solving initiatives and handle complex issues within delegated authority where precedents and procedures are not clearly defined.
- Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Executive
- Provide guidance and support to administrative team members to drive consistency and best practice
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Proven experience supporting senior or C-suite executives in a complex environment
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight timeframes
- Strong written communication skills, with experience preparing professional documents and briefings
- Confident stakeholder manager, able to build relationships at all levels
- Proactive and solutions-focused, able to anticipate needs while maintaining high levels of discretion and professionalism
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a similar executive support role
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children
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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