Love organising? Thrive under pressure? Ready to be the right-hand to senior leaders ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes?

The Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW) is the peak body representing and supporting Independent schools across the state. Due to an internal career move we are seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to our Associate Chief Executive, School Operations and Governance, our Head of Workplace Management, as well as our Child Protection & Safeguarding Manager and a team of consultants.

In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for managing busy schedules, preparing communications and documentation, coordinating events and travel, and ensuring our executive team and consultants can focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for our member schools.

What you will be doing?

• Managing diaries
• Managing communications – drafting and responding to calls and emails
• Organising meetings, briefings, workshops, and conferences, including venue liaison, catering, IT, and set-up
• Coordinating travel arrangements for the team, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries
• Oversee aspects of event planning within the portfolio
• Preparing spreadsheets and monitoring financial and operational data
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring information is readily accessible through our central records management platform so that data is readily availability
• Liaising confidently with senior staff, schools, government agencies, and other stakeholders

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to engage with diverse stakeholders
• High level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• A proactive approach with great attention to detail

Why join us?

• Be part of a team that cares deeply about service, impact and integrity.
• Contribute to something bigger, supporting schools so every child has the chance to thrive.

What we offer you:

• Structured induction processes.
• Four weeks annual leave (additional leave for the office closure period between Christmas and New Year is determined by the Board each year).
• Salary packaging
• Central CBD location
• Flexible work arrangements, with a requirement to work in the office a minimum of 3 days a week Internal and external personal professional learning opportunities.
• Dedicated staff wellbeing initiatives to promote connectedness and self-care.

At AISNSW we value and promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Eager to join a dynamic team and work together to make a meaningful difference to students in Independent schools? If so, please provide the following via SEEK:

• A maximum one page covering letter that highlights how you demonstrate your suitability for the role.
• CV

Applications close Friday 29 August 2025.