Executive Assistant to the Deputy Headmaster (Acting)

Marist College Canberra is looking for a person with excellent administration skills to provide administrative and operational support to the Deputy Headmaster for Term 1, 2026.  

Applications from external applicants close Friday 28 November 2025.  Current staff are requested to submit an expression of interest by Friday 21 November 2025.

The College 

Marist College Canberra is a Congregational Catholic school for boys (Year 4-12) operating as part of ‘Marist Schools Australia’. It enjoys an excellent reputation for its pastoral care of students, academic studies, cultural and sport pursuits. The College is driven by staff who are committed to making a difference in the education of boys. Marist College Canberra acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this land upon which we are privileged to live and educate. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations people who dwell on this land. As a Catholic school in the Marist tradition, we work in the spirit of our founder St. Marcellin Champagnat. Our Middle Leaders must be people of faith who will promote, develop and uphold the vision, charism and Catholic and Marist ethos in every aspect of College life. 

The Role 

The EA to the Deputy provides administrative support to the Deputy Headmaster and Wellbeing Team.   This is a pivotal and busy role, and will have the benefit of a prepared manual and instructions from the incumbent EA to the Deputy.

Selection Criteria 

• A commitment to Catholic education in the Marist tradition and a willingness to contribute to the life of the College.
• A proactive, warm and personable nature, professional presentation, and an ability to liaise and interact effectively and positively with all members of the College Community.
• Excellent writing and communication skills including the ability to communicate with accuracy, diplomacy and integrity.
• Excellent administrative, technological and organisational skills, including an ability to learn operational systems that are used in the College setting.
• Appropriate professional experience and qualifications, and/or experience in a school setting.

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Remuneration, Hours of Duty and Commencement Date

The position is classified under the Support Staff (Daramalan College, Marist College Canberra, and St Edmund’s College, Canberra) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025 (the Agreement), as amended or replaced. An annual salary commensurate with the skills and qualifications of the successful candidate will be as per the Enterprise Agreement.

This is a full-time temporary position of 76 hours per fortnight. Hours of duty are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:06pm. The period of employment will be Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April 2026.

Application Process

For information about the duties and nature of the position, or progress of the selection process, enquiries should be directed to Assistant Head of School – Staff and Community, Mr Glenn Slater at HR@mcc.act.edu.au or by phoning the staff office on (02) 62987262.

The College is not required to accept applications that are received after the closing date and time, and reserves the right to appoint by invitation, close applications early, extend the deadline or to make no appointment at all. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone to arrange an interview. 

Closing date for applications is listed above.

The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage you to visit our website https://www.maristc.act.edu.au should you require further information about Marist College Canberra.