Executive Officer to the Principal and Director of Finance & Operations

Executive Officer to the Principal and Director of Finance & Operations Seton Catholic College is set on a leafy and attractive campus, only a few kilometres from the port city of Fremantle. The College is a vibrant Catholic co‑educational community, dedicated to educating students from Years 7 to 12. Established in 1990 through the amalgamation of De Vialar College and St Brendan’s College, the College is committed to nurturing the spiritual, academic, cultural and emotional growth of every student, partnering with families in their primary role as educators.

We inspire our students to pursue excellence in all aspects of life and to become compassionate leaders who actively live out their faith. Through a diverse range of programs, we encourage students to strive for personal and academic success while embodying the College’s RISE Values – Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence. These values guide students in building meaningful relationships and developing qualities that will serve them well both within the College and beyond.

Experienced and accomplished Executive Assistants are invited to apply for the position of Executive Officer to the Principal and Director of Finance & Operations. This pivotal role demands exceptional organisational and administrative skills with the ability to represent the Principal’s office with the utmost professionalism, discretion and alignment with the College’s values.

The successful candidate will commence mid‑January 2026.

The Executive Officer provides high‑level executive support that enables effective and student‑focused leadership, clear communication and professional documentation that reflect the values of Seton Catholic College. Key responsibilities include diary management for both the Principal & DFO, preparation of the College newsletter, College reports, coordination of meetings and accurate minute‑taking and the development of other documents as required. The Executive Officer is instrumental in developing and maintaining positive relationships across the College community, including external stakeholders.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

Proven experience as an Executive Assistant to a Principal, representing the Principal’s office with professionalism, compassion and commitment to the College values

Excellent communication and diplomacy skills, which foster positive relationships with staff, students, families and the wider College Community

Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and with confidentiality

Ability to analyse content of meetings and translate them into concise and accurate, high‑order minutes

Experience in preparing professional reports

High level proficiency in the use of the Microsoft suite

Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and conflict resolution skills

Exceptional time management skills and experience in managing calendars and prioritising a large workload

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Exceptional decision‑making skills

Support for the Catholic ethos of the College in the performance of duties

Willingness to become an active member of the Seton Catholic College community with a strong commitment to promoting and supporting the varied aspects of College life

A shared responsibility to ensure ongoing support for a child‑safe culture within the Catholic Education System

Please visit Employment Vacancies (seton.wa.edu.au) to access the Position Description and application instructions.

Applications received not in compliance with College application instructions will not be considered. Please do not apply via SEEK.

https://setoncatholiccollege.formstack.com/forms/nonteaching_employment_application

Applications Close 9am Wednesday 10 December 2025

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