Executive Assistant to the Principal

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

South Yarra

Contact Name:

Alice Paudel

Contact Email:

alicep@maydayrecruitment.com

Contact Phone:

0423 446 897

Date Published:

22-May-2026

$107,000 – $113,000 + super | 1-Year Fixed Term Contract| South Yarra Location | 5 Days Onsite | Education Sector
  • Support a Principal in a confidential and compliance driven environment
  • Professional onsite role with strong culture and senior exposure
  • South Yarra location | 5 weeks leave | Immediate start available
About the company
An established and highly regarded organisation within the education space is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Principal.

This is a pivotal role suited to a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant who thrives in a professional environment and enjoys being one step ahead. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring the Principal is set up for success each day through exceptional diary management, stakeholder coordination and operational support.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working in a high-performance environment, can manage competing priorities with ease and takes pride in delivering a high level of professionalism and service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Extensive diary and calendar management for the Principal
  • Coordinating meetings, events, travel and key stakeholder communications
  • Acting as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Preparing presentations, reports, agendas, minutes and correspondence
  • Managing confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
  • Supporting Executive meetings and follow-up actions
  • Liaising closely with senior leadership, staff, parents and external stakeholders
  • Assisting with school events, functions and administrative projects
  • Managing competing priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

About You
  • Proven experience supporting senior executives within a complex environment
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • Proactive, forward-thinking and confident managing busy schedules
  • Professional, polished and approachable communication style
  • Ability to work autonomously and anticipate needs before they arise
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
  • Comfortable working within a structured, high-performing environment
  • Strong Microsoft Office and administration skills
  • High level of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism

What’s on Offer
  • Opportunity to work within a respected organisation in the education sector
  • Collaborative and professional working environment
  • South Yarra location close to public transport
  • Competitive salary package and employee benefits
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Immediate start available

Please note this is a fully onsite position, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required for occasional after-hours events and meetings.
If you are a proactive Executive Assistant who enjoys supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

If interested please apply with a copy of your CV.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
 
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