Executive Assistant

About Us
Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. We are located in Orchard Hills at the foot of the Blue Mountains with easy access from the M4 motorway.

We value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole school approach that sees consistency with our Great Learning, Well People framework, unifying our approach to pastoral care and personal excellence.

About the Position
We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and collaborative person to join our Operations team in the Administration division. The successful candidate will be a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church.

As an Executive Assistant you will be providing professional administrative support to members of our Senior Leadership Team. This is a dynamic role with lots of variety in your day. We are looking for someone who is organised, flexible and who thrives in a team environment.

This role also brings great flexibility and capacity to contribute to a great work-life balance. You will be required to work during school terms, staff development weeks and one week of each school holiday break. Your hours will be 7.55am to 3.55pm Monday to Friday. There are occasional out of hours time commitments required to support executive events. Work hours can be negotiated for the right candidate.

About You
Along with a current Working with Children Check, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, parents and other members of the wider community
• Willingness and flexibility to assist in all areas
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within tight timeframes
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Strong ICT skills across a range of platforms, particularly Microsoft
• Current First Aid qualification (preferred but not essential)

Experience in a similar role and/or compliance experience is highly desirable.

Benefits
We offer:

• Significant staff discount on school fees
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities
• Opportunity for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing
• Experienced team of education professionals
• Fitness Passport
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite parking
• Competitive salary

Applications close 4.00pm Monday 8 December 2025
Be an early applicant – Penrith Christian School reserves the right to begin the interview and offer process before the closing date.

How to apply
Visit the PCS website pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment to download the Employment Application form.  Please email your application and supporting documents to hr@pcs.nsw.edu.au.  Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered.

Our staff comply with the School’s Child Safety policies, upholding the values of the School and conducting themselves in accordance with the relevant legislative frameworks. The School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to the safety and personal wellbeing of all students.