Join us as an Executive Assistant , providing high-level support to the Director of St Nicholas.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to provide a high level of organisational support to the Director of St Nicholas and manage all aspects of the office for the Director.

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for building and fostering positive and team-oriented relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support the Director. This position will be required to exercise discretion, judgement, initiative, and confidentiality as this is a position of trust.

The Benefits

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:

- mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
- Salary: Competitive Salary + Super
- Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
- Growth: Paid Industry-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
- Facilities: Purpose built office space and onsite cafe
- Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
- Fitness Passport (T&C;'s apply), EAP and flu injections
- 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
- $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

QUALIFICATIONS

- Business Administration Diploma or Certificate IV or equivalent
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)




- Current Class C Driver's Licence
- 2 years' experience in an Executive Assistant Role (Desirable)
- Experience in the Early Education industry (Desirable)

Applications Close - 11:59pm Monday, 10 August 2026.

For any questions, please contact

Mel Hill - Director, St Nicholas

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Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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