Personal Assistant to the Deputy Principal

Full-time | Maternity Leave Replacement

St Michael’s Collegiate School is seeking a highly organised and professional Personal Assistant to the Deputy Principal to provide high-level executive and administrative support within our dynamic school community. This is a maternity leave replacement position commencing March 2026 and concluding April 2027.

About the Role

This is a trusted and influential role for an experienced administrator who enjoys working closely with senior leaders and contributing to a values-driven organisation.

Working in partnership with the Deputy Principal, you will:

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the Deputy Principal

• Manage diaries, meetings, correspondence and confidential matters

• Support student, staff and school administration processes

• Coordinate meetings, events and key school programs

• Act as a professional liaison with staff, families and external stakeholders

• Maintain accurate records and information across school systems

About You

You will be a highly capable administrator with:

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organisation

• Exceptional organisational, time-management and communication skills

• High levels of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail

• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (school systems experience desirable)

• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Experience in a school or similarly regulated environment will be highly regarded.

Why Collegiate?

For over 130 years, St Michael’s Collegiate has been a leading Anglican girls’ school in the heart of Hobart with a proud tradition of excellence inclusion and care. We are guided by our values of Courage, Integrity and Compassion, and our mission is to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment where students can reach their full potential. As an employer, we value diversity, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Conditions of Employment

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Collegiate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role prior to employment commencing. This includes but is not limited to:

• Registration to Work With Vulnerable Persons (Tasmania)

• Criminal history/identity checks

• Comprehensive reference checks

• Qualification checks

Further information

For further information about this position please contact the Human Resources Manager, Anouk Harding at **@collegiate.tas.edu.au

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via email direct to the Human Resources Manager at **@collegiate.tas.edu.au by 5:00pm Friday 6 February 2026 and include:

• Covering letter

• Current Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of suitability