Position: Executive Assistant to the Principal Commencement Date: November 2025 Employment Status: Full-Time Hours per week: 38 Hourly rate: $42.70 - $51.98 Applications Close: Monday, 20 October 2025 About us The Cathedral College , is a Catholic, co-educational, Secondary, Boarding College with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. The College aims to deliver a holistic Catholic Education where academic excellence goes hand in hand with spiritual, emotional, physical, cultural and social development. The College is built in the shadow of St Joseph’s Cathedral and welcomes 186 Boarders from across Central Queensland and beyond enriching the College community. 1360 students are enrolled and all are invited to respond to Jesus Christ’s message to ‘come live life in all its fullness’. Your Role The Cathedral College are seeking an Executive Assistant to the Principal to join their team. This is a full-time continuing position (38 HPW) commencing from November 2025, or as negotiated with the successful applicant. The Executive Assistant plays an integral role in managing the Principal’s calendar, correspondence, and office operations while maintaining confidentiality and discretion. They support recruitment processes by preparing employment documentation, coordinating references, liaising with applicants, and providing administrative support to the Leadership Team. For further information about this role please review the Position Description . About you The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education. In addition you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills. Previous experience in a busy school office would be advantageous. What we offer Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 6 - annual salary range from $84,671 - $103,075 (pending experience) Superannuation of 12.75% contribution Option to annualise salary for term-time staff Modern facilities and resources Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance Access to Fitness Passport Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations Induction, professional development and learning opportunities Mandatory Requirements A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position. Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner. Australian work rights How to Apply Complete the application below Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats. Further information For a confidential conversation please contact Rob Alexander, Principal, The Cathedral College, Rockhampton on 07 4999 1300 . For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. Applications Close: Monday, 20 October 2025 . Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. bethedifference
